December weather forecastEchternach, Luxembourg

December

Weather in December

In December, winter in Echternach is at its peak. The season manifests itself through shorter days, cold winds, and snowfall amounting to 66mm (2.6"), covering the city in a blanket of white. The resplendent beauty of the city under snow is a sight to behold, offering a truly remarkable experience. Despite the chill, the festive spirit of the holiday season warms the city, wrapping up the year on a beautiful note.

Temperature

As November makes way for December, Echternach's average high-temperature eases from a chilly 7.9°C (46.2°F) to a wintry 4.5°C (40.1°F). A steady low-temperature average of 0.2°C (32.4°F) is logged during December, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 91%, December is the most humid month in Echternach.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Echternach, Luxembourg, are January and December, with an average 66mm (2.6") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Echternach.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 16:43 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Echternach, is 4.5°C (40.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 0.2°C (32.4°F).

December is the most humid month in Echternach, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

The average relative humidity in December in Echternach, Luxembourg, is 91%.

The month with the most rainfall in Echternach is December, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.

In Echternach, in December, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation.

The months with the most snowfall in Echternach, Luxembourg, are January and December, with an average 66mm (2.6") of accumulated snow.

In Echternach, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 66mm (2.6") of snow.

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

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 16:43 CET.

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Echternach.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Echternach is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Echternach, Luxembourg

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Echternach, Luxembourg

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Echternach, Luxembourg

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Echternach, Luxembourg

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Echternach, Luxembourg

  • Average rainfall in December: 69mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Echternach, Luxembourg

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Echternach, Luxembourg

  • Average snowfall in December: 66mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (66mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Echternach, Luxembourg

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Echternach, 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: 3h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Echternach, Luxembourg

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Echternach, Luxembourg

  • 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
Echternach, Luxembourg

  • 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 August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Echternach, Luxembourg

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are November and December (7km).