December weather forecastHouyet, Belgium

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Houyet, Belgium, with an average temperature ranging between max 5°C (41°F) and min 0.8°C (33.4°F).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 5°C (41°F) from November's chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F). Throughout December, Houyet reports a steady low-temperature average of 0.8°C (33.4°F), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

The most humid month in Houyet is December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Houyet. Rain falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Houyet are January through May, October through December. In Houyet, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26 snowfall days, and 204mm (8.03") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Houyet is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Houyet. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Houyet experiences an average high-temperature of 5°C (41°F) and a low-temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F).

The most humid month in Houyet, Belgium, is December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Houyet, Belgium, is 91%.

The month with the most rainfall in Houyet is December, when the rain falls for 16.6 days and typically aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

In Houyet, in December, during 16.6 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Houyet, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 44mm (1.73") of snow is accumulated.

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, in Houyet, Belgium, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Houyet, Belgium, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (21.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Houyet, Belgium

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Houyet, Belgium

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Houyet, Belgium

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Houyet, Belgium

  • Average rainfall in December: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (29mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Houyet, Belgium

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Houyet, Belgium

  • Average snowfall in December: 44mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (72mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Houyet, Belgium

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Houyet, Belgium

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Houyet, 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
Houyet, Belgium

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Houyet, Belgium

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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