December weather forecastWitzschdorf, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Witzschdorf, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min -1.2°C (29.8°F) and max 3°C (37.4°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Witzschdorf notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) to a cold 3°C (37.4°F). Witzschdorf maintains a near steady average temperature of -1.2°C (29.8°F) during the nights of December, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.3 rainfall days, and 507mm (19.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 99mm (3.9") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.5 snowfall days, and 443mm (17.44") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 16:05. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 16:12 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 3°C (37.4°F) and a low-temperature of -1.2°C (29.8°F).

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

In Witzschdorf, Germany, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Witzschdorf, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 99mm (3.9") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

In Witzschdorf, the average day length in December is 8h and 3min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 16:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 16:12 CET.

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

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

In Witzschdorf, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Witzschdorf, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Witzschdorf, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Witzschdorf, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10km/h).

Average humidity in December
Witzschdorf, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Witzschdorf, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 42mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Witzschdorf, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Witzschdorf, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 99mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (128mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Witzschdorf, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Witzschdorf, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Witzschdorf, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Witzschdorf, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

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

Average visibility in December
Witzschdorf, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).