December weather forecast
Ratekau, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ratekau, Germany, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1°C (33.8°F) and 4.3°C (39.7°F).

Temperature

Ratekau's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a frosty 7.7°C (45.9°F) in November to a wintry 4.3°C (39.7°F). During December, Ratekau's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a subtle cooling from daytime highs, stabilizing at 1°C (33.8°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ratekau, in December, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. In Ratekau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.7 days and collects up to 403mm (15.87") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Ratekau is December, when snow falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ratekau, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 15:59. On the last day of December, in Ratekau, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 16:04 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Ratekau, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should 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 hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Ratekau in December?
Ratekau in December has an average high-temperature of 4.3°C (39.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 1°C (33.8°F).
What is the most humid month in Ratekau?
December is the most humid month in Ratekau, Germany, with an average relative humidity of 90%.
What is the average humidity in December in Ratekau?
In December, the average relative humidity in Ratekau is 90%.
How much does it rain in Ratekau in December?
In Ratekau, during December, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.
When does it snow the most in Ratekau?
December is the month with the most snowfall in Ratekau. Snow falls for 4 days and accumulates 25mm (0.98") of snow.
How many days does it snow in December in Ratekau?
In Ratekau, Germany, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Ratekau?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Ratekau?
In December, the average day length in Ratekau is 7h and 30min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ratekau?
On the first day of December in Ratekau, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 15:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 16:04 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Ratekau?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Ratekau?
In Ratekau, Germany, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.
How high is the UV index in December in Ratekau?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Ratekau, Germany
Average temperature in December
Ratekau, Germany
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Ratekau, Germany
Average pressure in December
Ratekau, Germany
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Ratekau, Germany
Average wind speed in December
Ratekau, Germany
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Ratekau, Germany
Average humidity in December
Ratekau, Germany
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December - Ratekau, Germany
Average rainfall in December
Ratekau, Germany
  • Average rainfall in December: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Ratekau, Germany
Average rainfall days in December
Ratekau, Germany
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December - Ratekau, Germany
Average snowfall in December
Ratekau, Germany
  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Ratekau, Germany
Average snowfall days in December
Ratekau, Germany
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 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 - Ratekau, Germany
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ratekau, Germany
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 3min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December - Ratekau, Germany
Average sunshine days in December
Ratekau, Germany
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December - Ratekau, Germany
Average UV index in December
Ratekau, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Ratekau, Germany
Average cloud cover in December
Ratekau, Germany
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December - Ratekau, Germany
Average visibility in December
Ratekau, Germany
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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