December weather forecastRetzau, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Retzau, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 0.3°C (32.5°F) and max 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F) in November to a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F). December nights anticipate an average temperature of 0.3°C (32.5°F), a modest decline from the daytime.

Humidity

In Retzau, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.3 rainfall days, and 336mm (13.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 23mm (0.91") of snow is accumulated. In Retzau, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.5 days and aggregates up to 104mm (4.09") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:10 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Retzau is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Retzau experiences an average high-temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and a low-temperature of 0.3°C (32.5°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

In Retzau, Germany, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

In December, in Retzau, Germany, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 23mm (0.91") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December in Retzau, Germany, is 7h and 53min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of the month, in Retzau, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:10 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Retzau is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Retzau, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2°C).

Average pressure in December
Retzau, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and October (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Retzau, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Retzau, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Retzau, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Retzau, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Retzau, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 23mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (36mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Retzau, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 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
Retzau, 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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Retzau, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Retzau, 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 November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Retzau, 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 34).

Average visibility in December
Retzau, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).