December weather forecastVelen, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Velen, Germany, with an average temperature ranging between max 5.4°C (41.7°F) and min 2°C (35.6°F).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 8.9°C (48°F) in November to a cold 5.4°C (41.7°F). The nights of December cool down to an average low of 2°C (35.6°F), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Humidity

The most humid month in Velen is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Velen, in December, during 15.7 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Velen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.1 days and collects up to 462mm (18.19") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Velen, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 31mm (1.22") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.7 snowfall days, and 100mm (3.94") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Velen is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of December, in Velen, Germany, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 16:31 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Velen.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Velen in December has an average high-temperature of 5.4°C (41.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F).

With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month in Velen, Germany.

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

In December, in Velen, Germany, the rain falls for 15.7 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Velen, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 31mm (1.22") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Velen.

In December, the average day length in Velen is 7h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of the month, in Velen, Germany, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 16:31 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Velen, Germany, is 3.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value 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
Velen, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Velen, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Velen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Velen, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Velen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Velen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (13.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Velen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 31mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (35mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Velen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Velen, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Velen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are March and April (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Velen, 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
Velen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Velen, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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