December weather forecastRanstadt, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Ranstadt, Germany, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.5°C (32.9°F) and 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F) in November to a wintry 4.9°C (40.8°F). December nights in Ranstadt register a minor temperature decline, steadying at 0.5°C (32.9°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ranstadt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.5 days and collects up to 293mm (11.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Ranstadt. In Ranstadt, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. Throughout the year, in Ranstadt, there are 18.7 snowfall days, and 91mm (3.58") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ranstadt.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 16:23. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ranstadt, Germany.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 4.9°C (40.8°F) and the low-temperature is 0.5°C (32.9°F).

With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month.

In December, the average relative humidity in Ranstadt is 88%.

In Ranstadt, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Ranstadt, Germany, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Ranstadt, Germany, is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.

In Ranstadt, the average day length in December is 8h and 7min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 16:23. On the last day of the month, in Ranstadt, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

The months with the least sunshine in Ranstadt are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

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

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 temperature in December
Ranstadt, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.5°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 (-0.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Ranstadt, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ranstadt, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ranstadt, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Ranstadt, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ranstadt, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ranstadt, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ranstadt, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Ranstadt, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Ranstadt, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and December (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ranstadt, 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
Ranstadt, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Ranstadt, 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).