December weather forecastSimmerath, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Simmerath, Germany, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4°C (39.2°F) and an average low of 0°C (32°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) to a wintry 4°C (39.2°F). Simmerath encounters a small divergence from daytime high temperatures, averaging a low-temperature of 0°C (32°F) during December nights.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Simmerath are January through May, October through December. In Simmerath, in December, during 10.1 snowfall days, 129mm (5.08") of snow is typically accumulated. In Simmerath, Germany, during the entire year, snow falls for 49 days and aggregates up to 641mm (25.24") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of December, in Simmerath, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 16:40 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Simmerath, Germany. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Simmerath, records 4°C (39.2°F), while the low-temperature is 0°C (32°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months.

In Simmerath, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

In December, in Simmerath, Germany, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Simmerath, Germany, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 129mm (5.08") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Simmerath is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Simmerath, Germany, is 8h and 4min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, in Simmerath, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 16:40 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Simmerath, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

In Simmerath, Germany, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Simmerath is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Simmerath, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Simmerath, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Simmerath, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Simmerath, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Simmerath, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Simmerath, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Simmerath, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 129mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (166mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Simmerath, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Simmerath, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Simmerath, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Simmerath, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in December
Simmerath, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is April (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).