December weather forecastAntwerp, Belgium
December
Weather in December
December is a festive and frosty month in Antwerp, with low temperatures averaging at 3°C (37.4°F) and the city frequently coated in a thin layer of snow. The city witnesses a significant amount of precipitation, 57mm (2.24"), and an average of 25mm (0.98") of snowfall. Despite the low temperatures and cloud-covered skies, the city sparkles with lights, with Christmas markets adding a festive joy to the cold season. While exploring outdoor attractions may be challenging, the indoor art galleries, museums, and historic sites pull visitors towards them with their warm indoor retreats.Temperature
The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a fresh 10°C (50°F) in November to a frosty 6.5°C (43.7°F). Throughout December, Antwerp reports a steady low-temperature average of 3°C (37.4°F), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.Humidity
The most humid month in Antwerp is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Antwerp is December, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Antwerp, Belgium, are January through March, November and December. In Antwerp, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Antwerp, there are 12.5 snowfall days, and 98mm (3.86") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Antwerp is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of December, in Antwerp, Belgium, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 16:44 CET.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Antwerp is December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Antwerp, Belgium, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Antwerp, Belgium
- Average high temperature in December: 6.5°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Antwerp, Belgium
- Average pressure in December: 1015.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Antwerp, Belgium
- Average wind speed in December: 17.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.6km/h).
Average humidity in December
Antwerp, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Antwerp, Belgium
- Average rainfall in December: 57mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (57mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Antwerp, Belgium
- Average rainfall days in December: 18.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Antwerp, Belgium
- Average snowfall in December: 25mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (31mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Antwerp, Belgium
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Antwerp, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Antwerp, Belgium
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Antwerp, 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
Antwerp, Belgium
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in December
Antwerp, Belgium
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).
