December weather forecastRüthen, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Rüthen, Germany, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and an average low of 0.4°C (32.7°F).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a chilly 8°C (46.4°F) in November to a wintry 4.5°C (40.1°F). Recording a slight decline in temperature during the nights, Rüthen's December temperatures average at 0.4°C (32.7°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rüthen. In December, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 56mm (2.2") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rüthen, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 288mm (11.34") 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 December in Rüthen, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 16:27 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Rüthen, Germany, is December, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rüthen. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Rüthen, in December, the average high-temperature is 4.5°C (40.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 0.4°C (32.7°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Rüthen, Germany, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

The month with the most rainfall in Rüthen, Germany, is December, when the rain falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

In Rüthen, Germany, in December, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation.

In Rüthen, Germany, during December, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Rüthen, Germany, is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Rüthen, Germany, is 7h and 56min.

On the first day of December in Rüthen, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 16:27 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Rüthen, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Rüthen is 3.3h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Rüthen is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8°C

4.5°C

3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.7km/h

14.9km/h

14.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.2

9.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rüthen, Germany

Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Rüthen, Germany

Average pressure in December: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rüthen, Germany

Average wind speed in December: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rüthen, Germany

Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Rüthen, Germany

Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rüthen, Germany

Average rainfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rüthen, Germany

Average snowfall in December: 56mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (96mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rüthen, Germany

Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rüthen, 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 18min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rüthen, Germany

Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Rüthen, Germany

Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).