December weather forecastSchmalzerode, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Schmalzerode, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min -0.3°C (31.5°F) and max 4°C (39.2°F).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a chilly 7.7°C (45.9°F) to a wintry 4°C (39.2°F). In Schmalzerode, the nighttime temperature shows a slight difference from the daytime high, averaging to a subzero cold -0.3°C (31.5°F) during December.

Humidity

In Schmalzerode, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Schmalzerode, in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.5 rainfall days, and 374mm (14.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Schmalzerode. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 62mm (2.44") 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 the month, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:08. On the last day of December, in Schmalzerode, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:14 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Schmalzerode is December, with an average of 3.7h 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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Schmalzerode experiences an average high-temperature of 4°C (39.2°F) and a low-temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

In Schmalzerode, during December, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 62mm (2.44") of snow.

In December, in Schmalzerode, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 62mm (2.44") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Schmalzerode, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:14 CET.

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In Schmalzerode, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Schmalzerode, Germany, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Schmalzerode, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Schmalzerode, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and October (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Schmalzerode, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10km/h).

Average humidity in December
Schmalzerode, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Schmalzerode, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Schmalzerode, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).

Average snowfall in December
Schmalzerode, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 62mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (62mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Schmalzerode, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 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
Schmalzerode, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Schmalzerode, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Schmalzerode, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Schmalzerode, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Schmalzerode, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, October, November and December (8km).