December weather forecastPaderborn, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Paderborn, Germany, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and an average low of 0.5°C (32.9°F).

Temperature

Paderborn experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a chilly 8°C (46.4°F) in November to a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F). In Paderborn, December's low temperatures hover around 0.5°C (32.9°F), reflecting a minor decrease from the daytime highs.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Paderborn, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated. In Paderborn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.5 days and collects up to 517mm (20.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Paderborn are January through April, November and December. In Paderborn, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 62mm (2.44") of snow is typically accumulated. In Paderborn, Germany, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.3 days and aggregates up to 249mm (9.8") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Paderborn.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 16:18. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 16:24 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Paderborn are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 0.5°C (32.9°F) respectively.

With an average relative humidity of 90%, December is the most humid month in Paderborn.

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

In December, in Paderborn, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Paderborn, Germany, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 62mm (2.44") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Paderborn, Germany, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Paderborn, Germany, is 7h and 53min.

On the first day of December in Paderborn, Germany, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 16:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 16:24 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Paderborn, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

In Paderborn, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Paderborn, Germany, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Paderborn, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Paderborn, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Paderborn, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Paderborn, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Paderborn, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Paderborn, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paderborn, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 62mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (74mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Paderborn, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Paderborn, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paderborn, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Paderborn, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Paderborn, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Paderborn, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (7km).