December weather forecastRatingen, Germany
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ratingen, Germany, with temperature in the range of an average high of 5.9°C (42.6°F) and an average low of 2.3°C (36.1°F).Temperature
Ratingen, Germany, records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a chilly 9.7°C (49.5°F) in November to a cold 5.9°C (42.6°F). The nighttime temperature in Ratingen in December experiences a minor dip, averaging a still icy 2.3°C (36.1°F).Humidity
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Ratingen. Rain falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ratingen, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 13mm (0.51") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 49mm (1.93") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Ratingen, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:34 CET.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Ratingen are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ratingen, Germany
- Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 2.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Ratingen, Germany
- Average pressure in December: 1016.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Ratingen, Germany
- Average wind speed in December: 15.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Ratingen, Germany
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Ratingen, Germany
- Average rainfall in December: 32mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (13mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Ratingen, Germany
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ratingen, Germany
- Average snowfall in December: 13mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Ratingen, Germany
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Ratingen, Germany
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ratingen, Germany
- Average sunshine days in December: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Ratingen, 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
Ratingen, Germany
- Average cloud cover in December: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Ratingen, Germany
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is December (8km).
