December weather forecastRheinfelden, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Rheinfelden, Germany, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4.8°C (40.6°F) and an average low of -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a frosty 8.6°C (47.5°F) to an icy 4.8°C (40.6°F). Rheinfelden records an average nighttime low of -0.5°C (31.1°F) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Rheinfelden, during December, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 85mm (3.35") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 196.7 rainfall days, and 822mm (32.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rheinfelden are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 88mm (3.46") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Rheinfelden, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Rheinfelden.

UV index

In Rheinfelden, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Rheinfelden during December are 4.8°C (40.6°F) and -0.5°C (31.1°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in December in Rheinfelden, Germany, is 86%.

In Rheinfelden, Germany, during December, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 85mm (3.35") of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.2 days and typically aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of snow.

In Rheinfelden, Germany, during December, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

In Rheinfelden, Germany, the average day length in December is 8h and 31min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, in Rheinfelden, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Rheinfelden, Germany, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

In Rheinfelden, Germany, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rheinfelden, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.8°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 (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Rheinfelden, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rheinfelden, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rheinfelden, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Rheinfelden, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 85mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (100mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (41mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rheinfelden, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (13 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rheinfelden, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 88mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (88mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rheinfelden, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rheinfelden, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rheinfelden, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Rheinfelden, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Rheinfelden, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Rheinfelden, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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