December weather forecastRathenow, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rathenow, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.3°C (39.7°F) and min 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F) in November to a cold 4.3°C (39.7°F). Rathenow encounters a small divergence from daytime high temperatures, averaging a low-temperature of 0.3°C (32.5°F) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rathenow, Germany, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rathenow, there are 115.8 rainfall days, and 162mm (6.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rathenow, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 13mm (0.51") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.7 snowfall days, and 47mm (1.85") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 15:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:05 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.4h 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 in Rathenow. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Rathenow, is 4.3°C (39.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 0.3°C (32.5°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Rathenow, Germany, is 88%.

In Rathenow, Germany, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

In Rathenow, Germany, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 13mm (0.51") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rathenow, Germany.

In December, the average day length in Rathenow is 7h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 15:59. On the last day of the month, in Rathenow, Germany, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:05 CET.

January and December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rathenow, Germany.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Rathenow, Germany, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rathenow, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.6°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 (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Rathenow, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rathenow, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rathenow, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Rathenow, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (23mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rathenow, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rathenow, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 13mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (18mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rathenow, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Rathenow, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rathenow, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Rathenow, 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
Rathenow, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Rathenow, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, November and December (8km).