December weather forecast
Aarhus, Denmark

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Weather in December

Aarhus experiences full-blown winter weather in December. The lower temperatures dip to 2.4°C (36.3°F), making warm clothing a necessity for all outdoor activities. The city witnesses 22mm (0.87") of snowfall. The skies are covered with clouds most of the time, reducing both daylight hours and visibility. Despite the cold breeze and the snow-covered streets, the city is enveloped in a festive aura, marking the end of the year.

Temperature

The commencement of December records an average high-temperature of a wintry 4.8°C (40.6°F), barely varying from November's 7.7°C (45.9°F). An average low-temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F) is witnessed throughout the month of December in Aarhus, a mere drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In December, in Aarhus, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Aarhus, there are 142.6 rainfall days, and 304mm (11.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Aarhus. In Aarhus, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 22mm (0.87") of snow is typically accumulated. In Aarhus, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Aarhus, in December, the average water temperature is 5.8°C (42.4°F).
Note: In 5.8°C (42.4°F), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Aarhus is December, with an average of 7h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 15:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 15:53 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Aarhus, Denmark, is 3.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Aarhus is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Aarhus in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Aarhus, is 4.8°C (40.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.4°C (36.3°F).

What is the most humid month in Aarhus?

The most humid month in Aarhus, Denmark, is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in December in Aarhus?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Aarhus?

In Aarhus, Denmark, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Aarhus in December?

In Aarhus, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of snow.

What is the water temperature in December in Aarhus?

In Aarhus, Denmark, in December, the average water temperature is 5.8°C (42.4°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

What is the month with the shortest days in Aarhus?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Aarhus?

In December, the average day length in Aarhus, Denmark, is 7h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Aarhus?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 15:49. On the last day of the month, in Aarhus, Denmark, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 15:53 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Aarhus have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Aarhus, Denmark, is 3.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Aarhus?

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

Average temperature in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average temperature in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average pressure in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average wind speed in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average wind speed in December: 20.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average humidity in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average rainfall in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average rainfall in December: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average rainfall days in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average snowfall in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average snowfall in December: 22mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (32mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average snowfall days in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average sea temperature in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average sea temperature in December: 5.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (3°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average sunshine days in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average UV index in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average cloud cover in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Aarhus, Denmark

Average visibility in December - Aarhus, Denmark
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (9km).

Aarhus, Denmark

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