December weather forecastZeitz, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Zeitz, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between -0.3°C (31.5°F) and 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F) in November to a cold 4.4°C (39.9°F). During the month of December, Zeitz's average nighttime temperature closely mirrors its daytime counterpart, at a subzero cold -0.3°C (31.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Zeitz, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.3 rainfall days, and 452mm (17.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Zeitz, in December, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 61mm (2.4") of snow. In Zeitz, during the entire year, snow falls for 36 days and aggregates up to 271mm (10.67") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Zeitz, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:14 CET.

Sunshine

In Zeitz, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

In Zeitz, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Zeitz, is 4.4°C (39.9°F), while the average low-temperature is -0.3°C (31.5°F).

In Zeitz, Germany, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In Zeitz, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation.

In Zeitz, in December, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 61mm (2.4") of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 0min.

On the first day of December in Zeitz, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:14 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Zeitz, Germany, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Zeitz, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.3°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 (-2.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Zeitz, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Zeitz, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Zeitz, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Zeitz, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Zeitz, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zeitz, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 61mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (83mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Zeitz, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zeitz, 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 48min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zeitz, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Zeitz, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Zeitz, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Zeitz, 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).