December weather forecastScherfede, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scherfede, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.5°C (40.1°F) and min 0.4°C (32.7°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 8°C (46.4°F) to a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F). Throughout December, Scherfede observes a steady low-temperature average of 0.4°C (32.7°F), reflecting a minor dip from daytime highs.

Humidity

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

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 December, in Scherfede, Germany, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 56mm (2.2") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Scherfede, Germany, 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 in Scherfede.
On the first day of December in Scherfede, Germany, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:24 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Scherfede experiences an average high-temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and a low-temperature of 0.4°C (32.7°F).

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

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

In Scherfede, during December, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

In Scherfede, Germany, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 56mm (2.2") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Scherfede, Germany, the average day length in December is 7h and 55min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:18. On the last day of the month, in Scherfede, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:24 CET.

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Scherfede.

The average sunshine duration in December in Scherfede 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 Scherfede is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Scherfede, 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
Scherfede, 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
Scherfede, 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
Scherfede, 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
Scherfede, 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
Scherfede, 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
Scherfede, 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
Scherfede, 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
Scherfede, 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
Scherfede, 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
Scherfede, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Scherfede, 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 40).

Average visibility in December
Scherfede, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, October and December (7km).