December weather forecastSchafstedt, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Schafstedt, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 5.2°C (41.4°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Temperature

December registers an average high-temperature of a wintry 5.2°C (41.4°F), slightly varied from November's 8.2°C (46.8°F). Schafstedt's average low temperature, barely cooler than the daytime high, steadies at a still icy 2.5°C (36.5°F) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout December, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated. In Schafstedt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.9 days and collects up to 540mm (21.26") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Schafstedt, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 26mm (1.02") of snow is typically accumulated. In Schafstedt, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.8 days and aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:09 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In Schafstedt, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Schafstedt, is 5.2°C (41.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

In December, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout December, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Schafstedt, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 26mm (1.02") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.

In Schafstedt, the average day length in December is 7h and 28min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:09 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

In Schafstedt, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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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Average temperature in December
Schafstedt, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Schafstedt, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Schafstedt, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 22.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (15.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Schafstedt, 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 April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Schafstedt, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Schafstedt, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Schafstedt, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 26mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Schafstedt, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 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
Schafstedt, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Schafstedt, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Schafstedt, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Schafstedt, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Schafstedt, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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