December weather forecastHeppignies, Belgium

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Heppignies, Belgium, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.8°C (42.4°F) and 1.9°C (35.4°F).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Heppignies records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 9.2°C (48.6°F) in November to a cold 5.8°C (42.4°F). Heppignies encounters a small divergence from daytime high temperatures, averaging a low-temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.1 days and accumulates 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Heppignies are January through March, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Heppignies, there are 16.2 snowfall days, and 154mm (6.06") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:41. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Heppignies, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Updated: Jan 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Heppignies experiences an average high-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and a low-temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F).

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

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

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 15.1 days and typically aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

In Heppignies, Belgium, in December, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation.

In Heppignies, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 38mm (1.5") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length in Heppignies, Belgium, is 8h and 5min.

On the first day of December in Heppignies, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Heppignies, Belgium, is 3.3h.

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

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

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Long-term

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

9.2°C

5.8°C

4.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

17.3km/h

19.9km/h

18.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.3

11.5

11.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

62%

65%

Average visibility

8km

Average temperature in December
Heppignies, Belgium

Average high temperature in December: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.6°C).

Average low temperature in December: 1.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Heppignies, Belgium

Average pressure in December: 1016.8mbar

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
Heppignies, Belgium

Average wind speed in December: 18.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Heppignies, Belgium

Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Heppignies, Belgium

Average rainfall in December: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (30mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Heppignies, Belgium

Average rainfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Heppignies, Belgium

Average snowfall in December: 38mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (47mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Heppignies, Belgium

Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 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
Heppignies, 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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Heppignies, Belgium

Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Heppignies, Belgium

Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Heppignies, Belgium

Average cloud cover in December: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in December
Heppignies, Belgium

Average visibility in December: 8km

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