December weather forecastRinteln, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rinteln, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.2°C (34.2°F) and 4.7°C (40.5°F).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 8.4°C (47.1°F) to a cold 4.7°C (40.5°F). The low temperature average in Rinteln during December reflects a slight decrease to a still icy 1.2°C (34.2°F) from the day's peak.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rinteln.
On the first day of December in Rinteln, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 16:21 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Rinteln, in December, the average high-temperature is 4.7°C (40.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.2°C (34.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Rinteln, Germany, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Rinteln. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 17.2 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Rinteln, Germany, is December, when snow falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of snow.

In Rinteln, Germany, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Rinteln is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

In Rinteln, Germany, the average day length in December is 7h and 49min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:14. On the last day of the month, in Rinteln, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 16:21 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Rinteln is 3.2h.

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

In Rinteln, Germany, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8.4°C

4.7°C

3.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.1km/h

18km/h

17.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.8

9.5

11.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rinteln, Germany

Average high temperature in December: 4.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Rinteln, Germany

Average pressure in December: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rinteln, Germany

Average wind speed in December: 16.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rinteln, Germany

Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Rinteln, Germany

Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rinteln, Germany

Average rainfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rinteln, Germany

Average snowfall in December: 50mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (50mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rinteln, Germany

Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 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
Rinteln, Germany

Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rinteln, Germany

Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Rinteln, 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
Rinteln, Germany

Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Rinteln, Germany

Average visibility in December: 8km

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