December weather forecast
Niederorschel, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Niederorschel, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between -0.6°C (30.9°F) and 3.6°C (38.5°F).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 3.6°C (38.5°F) from November's chilly 7.2°C (45°F). Niederorschel's December nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at a freezing cold -0.6°C (30.9°F), closely aligned with the daytime highs.

Humidity

In Niederorschel, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Niederorschel, in December, during 14.5 rainfall days, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Niederorschel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167 days and collects up to 435mm (17.13") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 101mm (3.98") of snow is accumulated. In Niederorschel, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.5 days and aggregates up to 429mm (16.89") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:01 and sunset at 16:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:19 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Niederorschel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 3.6°C (38.5°F) and a low-temperature of -0.6°C (30.9°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Niederorschel?
The average relative humidity in December is 90%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Niederorschel, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Niederorschel, during December, snow falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 101mm (3.98") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 7h and 57min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:01 and sunset at 16:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:19 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.
How high is the UV index in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Niederorschel, Germany
Average temperature in December
Niederorschel, Germany
  • Average high temperature in December: 3.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.4°C).

Average pressure in December - Niederorschel, Germany
Average pressure in December
Niederorschel, Germany
  • Average pressure in December: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Niederorschel, Germany
Average wind speed in December
Niederorschel, Germany
  • Average wind speed in December: 13km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9km/h).

Average humidity in December - Niederorschel, Germany
Average humidity in December
Niederorschel, Germany
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December - Niederorschel, Germany
Average rainfall in December
Niederorschel, Germany
  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Niederorschel, Germany
Average rainfall days in December
Niederorschel, Germany
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December - Niederorschel, Germany
Average snowfall in December
Niederorschel, Germany
  • Average snowfall in December: 101mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (122mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Niederorschel, Germany
Average snowfall days in December
Niederorschel, Germany
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Niederorschel, Germany
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Niederorschel, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December - Niederorschel, Germany
Average sunshine days in December
Niederorschel, Germany
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December - Niederorschel, Germany
Average UV index in December
Niederorschel, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Niederorschel, Germany
Average cloud cover in December
Niederorschel, Germany
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December - Niederorschel, Germany
Average visibility in December
Niederorschel, Germany
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

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

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