December weather forecastSchöffau, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Schöffau, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -2.6°C (27.3°F) and 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a chilly 7.9°C (46.2°F) in November to a wintry 3.5°C (38.3°F). Throughout December, Schöffau encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold -2.6°C (27.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 72mm (2.83") of precipitation is accumulated. In Schöffau, Germany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183 days and collects up to 1104mm (43.46") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Schöffau, Germany, in December, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 316mm (12.44") of snow. In Schöffau, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.4 days and aggregates up to 1716mm (67.56") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of December, in Schöffau, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Schöffau, in December, the average high-temperature is 3.5°C (38.3°F), and the average low-temperature is -2.6°C (27.3°F).

In Schöffau, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

In Schöffau, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 72mm (2.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Schöffau, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 316mm (12.44") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 29min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Schöffau, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 3.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Schöffau, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Schöffau, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Schöffau, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Schöffau, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 72mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (149mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (44mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Schöffau, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Schöffau, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 316mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (483mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Schöffau, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Schöffau, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Schöffau, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (5.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Schöffau, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Schöffau, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Schöffau, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and November (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).