December weather forecastPlötzkau, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Plötzkau, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 0.3°C (32.5°F) and max 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F) in November to a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F). Plötzkau consistently logs a low temperature averaging a still wintry 0.3°C (32.5°F) during December, a modest drop from daytime temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.1 rainfall days, and 343mm (13.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Plötzkau. In December, in Plötzkau, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plötzkau, there are 26.4 snowfall days, and 150mm (5.91") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Plötzkau, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:06. On the last day of December, in Plötzkau, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:12 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In Plötzkau, 4.5°C (40.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 0.3°C (32.5°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

In December, the average relative humidity in Plötzkau, Germany, is 86%.

In Plötzkau, Germany, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:06. On the last day of the month, in Plötzkau, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:12 CET.

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Plötzkau.

The average sunshine duration in December in Plötzkau is 3.7h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Plötzkau.

In Plötzkau, Germany, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Plötzkau, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.5°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 (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Plötzkau, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Plötzkau, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Plötzkau, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Plötzkau, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (15mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Plötzkau, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Plötzkau, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 40mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (44mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Plötzkau, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Plötzkau, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Plötzkau, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Plötzkau, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Plötzkau, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Plötzkau, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).