December weather forecastSchalke, Germany
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Schalke, Germany, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.7°C (42.3°F) and 2.1°C (35.8°F).Temperature
The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 9.2°C (48.6°F) in November to a cold 5.7°C (42.3°F). Night temperatures during December in Schalke experience a slight downturn, averaging a still wintry 2.1°C (35.8°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 87%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Schalke, Germany. Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.2 snowfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of snow. In Schalke, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.1 days and aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:32 CET.
Sunshine
With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Schalke.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Schalke. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Schalke, Germany
- Average high temperature in December: 5.7°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).
Average pressure in December
Schalke, Germany
- Average pressure in December: 1016mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Schalke, Germany
- Average wind speed in December: 16.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Schalke, Germany
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Schalke, Germany
- Average rainfall in December: 17mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Schalke, Germany
- Average rainfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Schalke, Germany
- Average snowfall in December: 7mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Schalke, Germany
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Schalke, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Schalke, Germany
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (15.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Schalke, 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
Schalke, Germany
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Schalke, 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).
