December weather forecastDour, Belgium

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dour, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.2°C (36°F) and an average high of 6.2°C (43.2°F).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a still frosty 6.2°C (43.2°F). Dour encounters an average temperature dip to a wintry 2.2°C (36°F) throughout December, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Dour, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Dour. Rain falls for 15.4 days and accumulates 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In Dour, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 20mm (0.79") of snow is typically accumulated. In Dour, Belgium, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.3 days and aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dour, Belgium.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Dour.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dour, is 6.2°C (43.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.2°C (36°F).

The most humid month in Dour, Belgium, is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Dour, Belgium, is 89%.

The month with the most rainfall in Dour, Belgium, is December, when the rain falls for 15.4 days and typically aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

In Dour, Belgium, in December, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation.

In Dour, Belgium, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 20mm (0.79") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Dour is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.

In Dour, the average day length in December is 8h and 6min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dour is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dour, Belgium

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Dour, Belgium

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dour, Belgium

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dour, Belgium

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Dour, Belgium

  • Average rainfall in December: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dour, Belgium

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (12.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dour, Belgium

  • Average snowfall in December: 20mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (31mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Dour, Belgium

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

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

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dour, Belgium

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Dour, 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
Dour, Belgium

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Dour, Belgium

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).