December weather forecastWilhelmshaven, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wilhelmshaven, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 5.3°C (41.5°F) and an average low of 2°C (35.6°F).

Temperature

Wilhelmshaven's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F) in November to a cold 5.3°C (41.5°F). Wilhelmshaven notes an average temperature descent to a still icy 2°C (35.6°F) in December, a small shift from its daytime peak.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wilhelmshaven, in December, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wilhelmshaven, there are 202.2 rainfall days, and 570mm (22.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Wilhelmshaven, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.1 snowfall days, and 110mm (4.33") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Wilhelmshaven.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:43 and sunset at 16:17 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Wilhelmshaven, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, vary between a high-temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F) and a low-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Wilhelmshaven is 89%.

In Wilhelmshaven, Germany, in December, during 18.3 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Wilhelmshaven, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 27mm (1.06") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

In Wilhelmshaven, Germany, the average day length in December is 7h and 34min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:43 and sunset at 16:17 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, is 3.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 21.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (21.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 27mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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