December weather forecastSchackenthal, Germany
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Schackenthal, Germany, with an average temperature varying between 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 0.3°C (32.5°F).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F) to a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F). Schackenthal experiences a steady nighttime temperature of 0.3°C (32.5°F) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Schackenthal, during December, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Schackenthal, Germany, there are 155.8 rainfall days, and 340mm (13.39") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Schackenthal, Germany, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 40mm (1.57") of snow. In Schackenthal, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.5 days and aggregates up to 151mm (5.94") of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Schackenthal is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:07. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:13 CET.
Sunshine
With an average of 4h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Schackenthal, Germany
- Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 0.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.9°C).
Average pressure in December
Schackenthal, Germany
- Average pressure in December: 1016.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Schackenthal, Germany
- Average wind speed in December: 16.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Schackenthal, Germany
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Schackenthal, Germany
- Average rainfall in December: 29mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (15mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Schackenthal, Germany
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Schackenthal, Germany
- Average snowfall in December: 40mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (44mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Schackenthal, Germany
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Schackenthal, 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: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Schackenthal, Germany
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Schackenthal, 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
Schackenthal, Germany
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Schackenthal, Germany
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).
