December weather forecastPapenhöhe, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Papenhöhe, Germany, with an average temperature ranging between min 1°C (33.8°F) and max 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 7.9°C (46.2°F) in November to a wintry 4.4°C (39.9°F). In December, Papenhöhe experiences a marginal drop in temperature, with averages of 1°C (33.8°F) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout December, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 179.4 rainfall days, and 481mm (18.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Papenhöhe, Germany, are January through April, November and December. The months with the most snowfall in Papenhöhe are February and December, with an average 29mm (1.14") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Papenhöhe, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Papenhöhe, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:10 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Papenhöhe is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Papenhöhe are 4.4°C (39.9°F) and 1°C (33.8°F) respectively.

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

In December, the average relative humidity in Papenhöhe, Germany, is 90%.

In Papenhöhe, in December, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation.

The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 29mm (1.14") of accumulated snow.

In December, in Papenhöhe, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 29mm (1.14") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Papenhöhe, Germany, the average day length in December is 7h and 32min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:10 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Papenhöhe is 3.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Papenhöhe, Germany, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Papenhöhe, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Papenhöhe, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Papenhöhe, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12km/h).

Average humidity in December
Papenhöhe, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Papenhöhe, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Papenhöhe, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Papenhöhe, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 29mm

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Papenhöhe, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 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
Papenhöhe, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Papenhöhe, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Papenhöhe, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Papenhöhe, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Papenhöhe, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, September, October, November and December (8km).