December weather forecast
Plattenburg, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Plattenburg, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 4.3°C (39.7°F) and 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's frosty 8.1°C (46.6°F) to a wintry 4.3°C (39.7°F). A modest decline from daytime high temperatures is noticed in December, marking the average low at a still cold 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Plattenburg, in December, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation. In Plattenburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.1 days and collects up to 451mm (17.76") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Plattenburg, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of snow. In Plattenburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.7 days and aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 15:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:05 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
In December, in Plattenburg, the average high-temperature is 4.3°C (39.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 0.3°C (32.5°F).
What are the most humid months?
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.
How much does it rain in Plattenburg in December?
In December, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout December, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in December?
In Plattenburg, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 35mm (1.38") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 7h and 41min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 15:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:05 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Plattenburg have in December?
In Plattenburg, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December 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 - Plattenburg, Germany
Average temperature in December
Plattenburg, Germany
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.7°C).

Average pressure in December - Plattenburg, Germany
Average pressure in December
Plattenburg, Germany
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Plattenburg, Germany
Average wind speed in December
Plattenburg, Germany
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in December - Plattenburg, Germany
Average humidity in December
Plattenburg, Germany
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December - Plattenburg, Germany
Average rainfall in December
Plattenburg, Germany
  • Average rainfall in December: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Plattenburg, Germany
Average rainfall days in December
Plattenburg, Germany
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11 days).

Average snowfall in December - Plattenburg, Germany
Average snowfall in December
Plattenburg, Germany
  • Average snowfall in December: 35mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (40mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Plattenburg, Germany
Average snowfall days in December
Plattenburg, Germany
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 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 - Plattenburg, Germany
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Plattenburg, Germany
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December - Plattenburg, Germany
Average sunshine days in December
Plattenburg, Germany
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December - Plattenburg, Germany
Average UV index in December
Plattenburg, 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 - Plattenburg, Germany
Average cloud cover in December
Plattenburg, Germany
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December - Plattenburg, Germany
Average visibility in December
Plattenburg, Germany
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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