December weather forecastVölkenrode, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Völkenrode, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 1°C (33.8°F) and 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F) in November to an icy 4.5°C (40.1°F). A mild drop to an average of 1°C (33.8°F) marks the nights during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Völkenrode is 87%.

Rainfall

In Völkenrode, during December, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Völkenrode, there are 168.3 rainfall days, and 400mm (15.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Völkenrode, Germany. In Völkenrode, Germany, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of snow. In Völkenrode, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.7 days and aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 16:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:15 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Völkenrode. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Völkenrode, 4.5°C (40.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 1°C (33.8°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

In December, the average relative humidity in Völkenrode is 87%.

In December, in Völkenrode, Germany, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout December, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Völkenrode, Germany, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 42mm (1.65") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Völkenrode is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Völkenrode, Germany, is 7h and 47min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 16:08. On the last day of the month, in Völkenrode, Germany, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:15 CET.

The months with the least sunshine in Völkenrode, Germany, are January and December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Völkenrode, Germany, is 3.6h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Völkenrode is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Völkenrode, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Völkenrode, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Völkenrode, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11km/h).

Average humidity in December
Völkenrode, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Völkenrode, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Völkenrode, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Völkenrode, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 42mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (55mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Völkenrode, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Völkenrode, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Völkenrode, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.2 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Völkenrode, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Völkenrode, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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