December weather forecastThurnau, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Thurnau, Germany, with an average temperature varying between -1.7°C (28.9°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a frosty 6.6°C (43.9°F) in November to a wintry 2.5°C (36.5°F). Thurnau sees a minor drop to an average minimum temperature of -1.7°C (28.9°F) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Thurnau. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 63mm (2.48") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Thurnau, in December, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 154mm (6.06") of snow. In Thurnau, Germany, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.1 days and aggregates up to 709mm (27.91") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Thurnau is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:22 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Thurnau, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, 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 average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

Thurnau in December has an average high-temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F) and an average low-temperature of -1.7°C (28.9°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Thurnau is 91%.

The month with the most rainfall in Thurnau, Germany, is December, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation.

In Thurnau, Germany, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 63mm (2.48") of accumulated precipitation.

In Thurnau, Germany, in December, during 12.9 snowfall days, 154mm (6.06") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Thurnau is 8h and 10min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:15. On the last day of the month, in Thurnau, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:22 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Thurnau, Germany, is December, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.8h.

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Thurnau, Germany.

In Thurnau, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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
Thurnau, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 2.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Thurnau, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Thurnau, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Thurnau, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Thurnau, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 63mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Thurnau, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Thurnau, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 154mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (219mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Thurnau, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Thurnau, 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: 2h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Thurnau, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Thurnau, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Thurnau, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Thurnau, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).