December weather forecast
Herstal, Belgium

December

Weather in December

December marks the advent of winter in Herstal with a notable drop in temperatures. The change from the previous month brings the first snowfall of the season, with a sudden increase from 4mm (0.16") to 30mm (1.18"). The city is adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations as holiday cheer permeates the air. Despite the decrease in daylight hours, the aura of holiday festivities keeps Herstal upbeat and vibrant. The arrival of snow and the nip in the air indicate the full emergence of winter, wrapping up the year on a festive note.

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Herstal records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's chilly 9.1°C (48.4°F) to a wintry 5.6°C (42.1°F). Herstal, during the nights of December, averages a temperature close to its daytime high, at 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 30mm (1.18") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.2 snowfall days, and 135mm (5.31") 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 December, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:42 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
Herstal in December has an average high-temperature of 5.6°C (42.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 1.4°C (34.5°F).
What is the most humid month?
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 89%.
What is the rainiest month?
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in December?
In Herstal, during December, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Herstal, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 30mm (1.18") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 8h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Herstal have in December?
The average day length in December is 8h and 4min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Herstal?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:42 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Herstal?
In Herstal, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Herstal, Belgium
Average temperature in December
Herstal, Belgium
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.3°C).

Average pressure in December - Herstal, Belgium
Average pressure in December
Herstal, Belgium
  • Average pressure in December: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Herstal, Belgium
Average wind speed in December
Herstal, Belgium
  • Average wind speed in December: 17km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.5km/h).

Average humidity in December - Herstal, Belgium
Average humidity in December
Herstal, Belgium
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

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

Average rainfall in December - Herstal, Belgium
Average rainfall in December
Herstal, Belgium
  • Average rainfall in December: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Herstal, Belgium
Average rainfall days in December
Herstal, Belgium
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.7 days).

Average snowfall in December - Herstal, Belgium
Average snowfall in December
Herstal, Belgium
  • Average snowfall in December: 30mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (50mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Herstal, Belgium
Average snowfall days in December
Herstal, Belgium
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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 - Herstal, Belgium
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Herstal, Belgium
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 1min

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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Herstal, Belgium
Average sunshine days in December
Herstal, Belgium
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December - Herstal, Belgium
Average UV index in December
Herstal, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Herstal, Belgium
Average cloud cover in December
Herstal, Belgium
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December - Herstal, Belgium
Average visibility in December
Herstal, Belgium
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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