December weather forecastRackwitz, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Rackwitz, Germany, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and an average low of 0.2°C (32.4°F).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Rackwitz's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F) to a wintry 4.5°C (40.1°F). Rackwitz maintains an average of approximately a still cold 0.2°C (32.4°F) during December nights, with only a minimal decrease from the daytime temperature.

Humidity

In Rackwitz, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Rackwitz, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.1 rainfall days, and 255mm (10.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 30mm (1.18") of snow is accumulated. In Rackwitz, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.4 days and aggregates up to 108mm (4.25") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:05. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:11 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Rackwitz, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 0.2°C (32.4°F) respectively.

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

In Rackwitz, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.

In Rackwitz, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 30mm (1.18") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Rackwitz, the average day length in December is 7h and 56min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:05. On the last day of the month, in Rackwitz, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:11 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

In Rackwitz, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rackwitz, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Rackwitz, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and October (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rackwitz, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rackwitz, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

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

Average rainfall in December
Rackwitz, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 23mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (30mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (10mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rackwitz, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rackwitz, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 30mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (31mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rackwitz, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
Rackwitz, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rackwitz, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Rackwitz, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Rackwitz, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Rackwitz, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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