December weather forecastRecklinghausen, Germany
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Recklinghausen, Germany, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.9°C (35.4°F) and 5.5°C (41.9°F).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a chilly 8.9°C (48°F) in November to a cold 5.5°C (41.9°F). In December, a low-temperature average of 1.9°C (35.4°F) is characteristic of Recklinghausen, marking a minor shift from daytime temperatures.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month in Recklinghausen.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.5 days and accumulates 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Recklinghausen, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.5 snowfall days, and 146mm (5.75") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:31 CET.
Sunshine
With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Recklinghausen, Germany
- Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.1°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 1.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).
Average pressure in December
Recklinghausen, Germany
- Average pressure in December: 1015.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Recklinghausen, Germany
- Average wind speed in December: 16.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.8km/h).
Average humidity in December
Recklinghausen, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Recklinghausen, Germany
- Average rainfall in December: 60mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Recklinghausen, Germany
- Average rainfall days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Recklinghausen, Germany
- Average snowfall in December: 45mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (46mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Recklinghausen, Germany
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Recklinghausen, Germany
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Recklinghausen, Germany
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Recklinghausen, 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
Recklinghausen, Germany
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Recklinghausen, Germany
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (8km).
