December weather forecastAlken, Belgium

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Alken, Belgium, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.2°C (43.2°F) and 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Alken records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 9.7°C (49.5°F) in November to a still chilly 6.2°C (43.2°F). Throughout December, Alken's nights experience a slight temperature dip to a cold 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Alken is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Alken. Rain falls for 16.9 days and accumulates 52mm (2.05") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Alken. The months with the most snowfall in Alken are January and December, with an average 27mm (1.06") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 16:42 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Alken, Belgium, during December is 6.2°C (43.2°F) and the low-temperature is 2.3°C (36.1°F).

With an average relative humidity of 87%, December is the most humid month in Alken, Belgium.

The average relative humidity in December in Alken is 87%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Alken, Belgium. Rain falls for 16.9 days and accumulates 52mm (2.05") of precipitation.

In Alken, in December, during 16.9 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 27mm (1.06") of accumulated snow.

In December, in Alken, Belgium, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 27mm (1.06") of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 2min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, in Alken, Belgium, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 16:42 CET.

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Alken.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

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

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

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

9.7°C

6.2°C

4.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.9km/h

18.6km/h

17.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.1

10.3

11.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Alken, Belgium

Average high temperature in December: 6.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Alken, Belgium

Average pressure in December: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Alken, Belgium

Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11km/h).

Average humidity in December
Alken, Belgium

Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Alken, Belgium

Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Alken, Belgium

Average rainfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (12.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alken, Belgium

Average snowfall in December: 27mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Alken, Belgium

Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
Alken, Belgium

Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alken, Belgium

Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Alken, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Alken, 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 41).

Average visibility in December
Alken, 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).