Weather in December
As the year concludes,
Duisburg finds itself in the icy grip of winter once again. The
December climate is characterized by cold temperatures, minimal daylight, and considerable rainfall. The daylight hours shrink to their lowest, down to 7.9, mirroring the pause and reflection that the end of the year generally invokes. Following the chilling trend, temperatures oscillate from 1°C (33.8°F) to 5°C (41°F) while rainfall remains consistent at 89mm (3.5"). December's frigid temperature and limited daylight, seemingly bracing for the new year, paint a picture of a quintessential German winter.
Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from
November's frosty 8°C (46.4°F) to a cold 5°C (41°F). Duisburg notes an average temperature descent to a still icy 1°C (33.8°F) in December, a small shift from its daytime peak.
Rainfall
Throughout December, in Duisburg, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is accumulated. During the entire year, Duisburg aggregates up to 935mm (36.81") of precipitation.
Daylight
With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Duisburg,
Germany.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:34 CET.