December weather forecastSponheim, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sponheim, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 0.1°C (32.2°F) and an average high of 4.3°C (39.7°F).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) in November to an icy 4.3°C (39.7°F). Night temperatures during December in Sponheim experience a slight downturn, averaging a still cold 0.1°C (32.2°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Sponheim, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

In Sponheim, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. In Sponheim, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.9 days and collects up to 437mm (17.2") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sponheim. In Sponheim, Germany, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 52mm (2.05") of snow. Throughout the year, in Sponheim, there are 26.8 snowfall days, and 196mm (7.72") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Sponheim, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:37 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Sponheim is December, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Sponheim, records 4.3°C (39.7°F), while the low-temperature is 0.1°C (32.2°F).

The most humid month in Sponheim is December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Sponheim, Germany, is 91%.

In December, in Sponheim, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Sponheim, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sponheim, Germany.

In Sponheim, Germany, the average day length in December is 8h and 11min.

On the first day of December in Sponheim, Germany, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:37 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Sponheim, Germany, is December, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

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

In Sponheim, Germany, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average snowfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Sponheim, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Sponheim, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sponheim, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sponheim, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Sponheim, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sponheim, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sponheim, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 52mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (53mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sponheim, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sponheim, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Sponheim, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sponheim, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Sponheim, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, October, November and December (7km).