December weather forecast
Machelen, Belgium

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Machelen, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.5°C (36.5°F) and 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Machelen experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from 9.8°C (49.6°F) in November to a still chilly 6.3°C (43.3°F). Machelen, during December nights, witnesses an average temperature marginally cooler than its daytime highs, at a cold 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Machelen. December is the first month it typically snows in Machelen. Throughout December, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.5 snowfall days, and 31mm (1.22") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Machelen is December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Machelen during December?

Machelen in December has an average high-temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F).

What is the most humid month in Machelen?

With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Machelen?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

What is the rainiest month in Machelen?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Machelen. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Machelen in December?

In Machelen, Belgium, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Machelen?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Machelen?

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Machelen.

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

In Machelen, the average day length in December is 8h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Machelen?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Machelen?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Machelen, Belgium.

How many hours of sunshine does Machelen have in December?

In Machelen, Belgium, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Machelen?

The months with the lowest UV index in Machelen, Belgium, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Machelen?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Machelen, Belgium, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Machelen, Belgium

Average temperature in December - Machelen, Belgium
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.1°C).

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Average pressure in December
Machelen, Belgium

Average pressure in December - Machelen, Belgium
  • Average pressure in December: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Machelen, Belgium

Average wind speed in December - Machelen, Belgium
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.8km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Machelen, Belgium

Average humidity in December - Machelen, Belgium
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Machelen, Belgium

Average rainfall in December - Machelen, Belgium
  • Average rainfall in December: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (15mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (6mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Machelen, Belgium

Average rainfall days in December - Machelen, Belgium
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Machelen, Belgium

Average snowfall in December - Machelen, Belgium
  • Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Machelen, Belgium

Average snowfall days in December - Machelen, Belgium
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Machelen, Belgium

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Machelen, Belgium
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Machelen, Belgium

Average sunshine days in December - Machelen, Belgium
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Machelen, Belgium

Average UV index in December - Machelen, Belgium
  • 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Machelen, Belgium

Average cloud cover in December - Machelen, Belgium
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in December
Machelen, Belgium

Average visibility in December - Machelen, Belgium
  • 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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