December weather forecastZwiesel, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Zwiesel, Germany, with an average temperature varying between -2.5°C (27.5°F) and 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a frosty 6.7°C (44.1°F) in November to a wintry 2.1°C (35.8°F). December introduces a small decrease to a nighttime average of -2.5°C (27.5°F) in Zwiesel.

Humidity

In Zwiesel, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In December, in Zwiesel, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 632mm (24.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Zwiesel. In Zwiesel, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 228mm (8.98") of snow is typically accumulated. In Zwiesel, Germany, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.7 days and aggregates up to 1073mm (42.24") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zwiesel.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 16:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:01 and sunset at 16:19 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Zwiesel are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 2.1°C (35.8°F) and -2.5°C (27.5°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in December in Zwiesel, Germany, is 89%.

In Zwiesel, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Zwiesel, Germany, in December, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 228mm (8.98") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zwiesel, Germany.

The average day length in December in Zwiesel, Germany, is 8h and 19min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 16:12. On the last day of the month, in Zwiesel, sunrise is at 08:01 and sunset at 16:19 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

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

In Zwiesel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Zwiesel, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 2.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5°C).

Average pressure in December
Zwiesel, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Zwiesel, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Zwiesel, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Zwiesel, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (81mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (31mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Zwiesel, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zwiesel, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 228mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (319mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Zwiesel, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zwiesel, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Zwiesel, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Zwiesel, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Zwiesel, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).