Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the onset of December, Essen's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's chilly 9.2°C (48.6°F) to a cold 5.7°C (42.3°F). Essen, during the nights of December, averages a temperature close to its daytime high, at a still wintry 2.1°C (35.8°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 87%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Essen. Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.2 snowfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of snow. Throughout the year, in Essen, there are 11.1 snowfall days, and 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:33 CET.
Sunshine
With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Essen are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Essen, Germany
- Average high temperature in December: 5.7°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).
Average pressure in December
Essen, Germany
- Average pressure in December: 1016mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Essen, Germany
- Average wind speed in December: 16.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Essen, Germany
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Essen, Germany
- Average rainfall in December: 17mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Essen, Germany
- Average rainfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Essen, Germany
- Average snowfall in December: 7mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Essen, Germany
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Essen, Germany
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Essen, Germany
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (15.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Essen, Germany
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Essen, Germany
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Essen, Germany
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
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