December weather forecastBourscheid, Luxembourg

December

Weather in December

December in Bourscheid seals the year with the onset of a full-fledged winter season. The maximum temperature dips to 4.1°C (39.4°F), bringing the year's lowest, while snowfall spikes up again to 86mm (3.39") on average. Foggy conditions become frequent, children enjoy their winter breaks, and the overall spirit of holiday season amplifies the charm of Luxembourg. The higher wind speeds foster a crisp winter atmosphere, making it an ideal time for winter sports enthusiasts. Milder snowstorms might frequent towards the month's end, setting the stage for a white Christmas and ushering in the New Year amidst a snowy fairyland.

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's frosty 7.3°C (45.1°F) to a cold 4.1°C (39.4°F). Bourscheid encounters an average temperature dip to a subzero cold -0.3°C (31.5°F) throughout December, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 93%, December is the most humid month in Bourscheid.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.4 days and accumulates 76mm (2.99") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Bourscheid, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 86mm (3.39") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bourscheid, there are 36.3 snowfall days, and 327mm (12.87") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bourscheid.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 16:44 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bourscheid. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Updated: Feb 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Bourscheid, is 4.1°C (39.4°F) and the average low-temperature is -0.3°C (31.5°F).

The most humid month in Bourscheid, Luxembourg, is December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 93%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 15.4 days and typically aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation.

In December, in Bourscheid, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout December, 76mm (2.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 86mm (3.39") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length in Bourscheid, Luxembourg, is 8h and 11min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of the month, in Bourscheid, Luxembourg, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 16:44 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bourscheid, Luxembourg, is 2.6h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bourscheid.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bourscheid, Luxembourg, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

7.3°C

4.1°C

2.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.1km/h

16.9km/h

16.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.2

8.3

9.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bourscheid, Luxembourg

Average high temperature in December: 4.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.5°C).

Average low temperature in December: -0.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (11.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-1.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Bourscheid, Luxembourg

Average pressure in December: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bourscheid, Luxembourg

Average wind speed in December: 15.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bourscheid, Luxembourg

Average humidity in December: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Bourscheid, Luxembourg

Average rainfall in December: 76mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (37mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bourscheid, Luxembourg

Average rainfall days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bourscheid, Luxembourg

Average snowfall in December: 86mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (90mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bourscheid, Luxembourg

Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bourscheid, Luxembourg

Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

Average sunshine in December: 2h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bourscheid, Luxembourg

Average sunshine days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Bourscheid, Luxembourg

Average UV index in December: 2

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