December weather forecast
Blankenberge, Belgium

December

Weather in December

December in Blankenberge marks the return of the chilly winter season. The temperatures plummet from November, and snow makes a reappearance with 14mm snowfall recorded for the month. Sunlight becomes a sparse visitor, bathing the city for the least number of hours in the year. The persistent rain and the dropping temperature endow the city with a quiet, tranquil mood. Amid all this, the festive spirit in the city keeps the cold at bay, presenting a beautiful contrast to the frosty weather.

Temperature

December brings a marginal elevation to a frosty 7.7°C from November's 10.5°C in Blankenberge's average high-temperatures. Night temperatures in December exhibit a subtle decrease, settling at an average of 4.6°C.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The wettest months are August and December, with an average 56mm of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Blankenberge, Belgium, are January through March, November and December. In December, in Blankenberge, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 14mm of snow is accumulated. In Blankenberge, Belgium, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.6 days and aggregates up to 66mm of snow.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 10.5°C.
Note: Caution: 10.5°C temperatures below 10°C during swimming can result in intense cold shock and quickened breathing.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Blankenberge.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of December, in Blankenberge, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:49 CET.

Sunshine

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

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Blankenberge?
The high-temperature, in December, in Blankenberge, records 7.7°C, while the low-temperature is 4.6°C.
What is the most humid month in Blankenberge?
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.
What is the average humidity in December in Blankenberge?
In December, the average relative humidity in Blankenberge, Belgium, is 85%.
What is the rainiest month in Blankenberge?
The wettest months in Blankenberge, Belgium, are August and December, with an average 56mm of rainfall.
How much does it rain in Blankenberge in December?
In Blankenberge, during December, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December in Blankenberge?
In Blankenberge, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 14mm of snow.
How cold is the water in December in Blankenberge?
In Blankenberge, Belgium, in December, the average water temperature is 10.5°C. At temperatures below 10°C, swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C is not comfortable.
What is the month with the shortest days in Blankenberge?
December has the shortest days of the year in Blankenberge, Belgium, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Blankenberge have in December?
In Blankenberge, the average day length in December is 7h and 58min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Blankenberge?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, in Blankenberge, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:49 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Blankenberge?
The month with the least sunshine in Blankenberge is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Blankenberge have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Blankenberge, Belgium, is 3.8h.
When is the lowest UV index in Blankenberge?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Blankenberge, Belgium.
How high is the UV index in December in Blankenberge?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Blankenberge is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average snowfall
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average temperature in December
Blankenberge, Belgium
  • Average high temperature in December: 7.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average pressure in December
Blankenberge, Belgium
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average wind speed in December
Blankenberge, Belgium
  • Average wind speed in December: 22.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.3km/h).

Average humidity in December - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average humidity in December
Blankenberge, Belgium
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average rainfall in December
Blankenberge, Belgium
  • Average rainfall in December: 56mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average rainfall days in December
Blankenberge, Belgium
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in December - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average snowfall in December
Blankenberge, Belgium
  • Average snowfall in December: 14mm

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

Average snowfall days in December - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average snowfall days in December
Blankenberge, Belgium
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average sea temperature in December
Blankenberge, Belgium
  • Average sea temperature in December: 10.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.1°C).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Blankenberge, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average sunshine days in December
Blankenberge, Belgium
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7 days).

Average UV index in December - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average UV index in December
Blankenberge, 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 - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average cloud cover in December
Blankenberge, 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 38).

Average visibility in December - Blankenberge, Belgium
Average visibility in December
Blankenberge, Belgium
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, November and December (9km).

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