December weather forecastVelbert, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Velbert, Germany, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.6°C (34.9°F) and max 5.6°C (42.1°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a chilly 9°C (48.2°F) in November to a wintry 5.6°C (42.1°F). Velbert's nighttime temperature in December consistently rests at a still cold 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month in Velbert, Germany.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Velbert are January through April, November and December. In Velbert, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 59mm (2.32") of snow. In Velbert, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.4 days and aggregates up to 234mm (9.21") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Velbert, Germany, is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of December, in Velbert, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Velbert, Germany, is December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Velbert are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Velbert, in December, the average high-temperature is 5.6°C (42.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.6°C (34.9°F).

December is the most humid month in Velbert, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

The average relative humidity in December in Velbert is 88%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Velbert, Germany. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 67mm (2.64") of precipitation.

In Velbert, in December, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 67mm (2.64") of accumulated precipitation.

In Velbert, Germany, in December, during 5.8 snowfall days, 59mm (2.32") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

In Velbert, the average day length in December is 7h and 58min.

On the first day of December in Velbert, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Velbert, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Velbert, Germany, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Velbert, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Velbert, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Velbert, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Velbert, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Velbert, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 67mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Velbert, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Velbert, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 59mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (76mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Velbert, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Velbert, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.8 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Velbert, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Velbert, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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