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Normal weather for Potsdam in December

It's cold in December in Potsdam with an average temperature of 6°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 4°C.

In December, there is an average of 48 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,5 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Potsdam in December

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Temperature Average Temperature
6°C 9°C
Sun High Temp
9°C 12°C
Sun Low Temp
4°C 4°C
Rain Total Precipitation
48 mm 133 mm
Rain Rainy Days
8 days 17 days
Snow Total Snowfall
3,5 cm 9,7 cm
Snow Snowy Days
1 day 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Potsdam with cold temps, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights around 1°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 6°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

Since it cools down at night, it’s a good idea to wear layers. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Potsdam is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

Because temperatures drop in the evening, wearing layers is recommended. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

Temperature records for Potsdam in December

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Daily Temperature in December in Potsdam

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Potsdam, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in December in Potsdam

Daily Precipitation in December in Potsdam

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Potsdam, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 8 days of precipitation in Potsdam.

Daily Precipitation in December in Potsdam

Daily Snowfall in December in Potsdam

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Potsdam, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.

Daily Snowfall in December in Potsdam

Daily UV Index in December in Potsdam

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Potsdam, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in December in Potsdam

Temperature in December in Potsdam Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in December in Potsdam, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in December in Potsdam Over the Years

Total Precipitation in December in Potsdam Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Potsdam, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in December in Potsdam Over the Years

Snowfall in December in Potsdam per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Potsdam, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in December in Potsdam over the past years

Daily Climate in December for Potsdam

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Potsdam. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average Weather in Potsdam by Month

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