December weather forecastKachtem, Belgium

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Kachtem, Belgium, with an average temperature varying between 7°C (44.6°F) and 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Temperature

As November makes way for December, Kachtem's average high-temperature eases from a fresh 10.2°C (50.4°F) to a chilly 7°C (44.6°F). A steady low-temperature average of 3.4°C (38.1°F) is logged in Kachtem during December, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Kachtem is December, when the rain falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Kachtem. In December, in Kachtem, Belgium, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of snow is accumulated. In Kachtem, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.3 days and aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kachtem, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:50 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.5h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
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. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Kachtem, 7°C (44.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.4°C (38.1°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.

In Kachtem, Belgium, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

In Kachtem, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Kachtem, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Kachtem, Belgium, is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 8h and 1min.

On the first day of December in Kachtem, Belgium, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:50 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

In Kachtem, Belgium, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Kachtem, Belgium

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kachtem, Belgium

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kachtem, Belgium

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Kachtem, Belgium

  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (24mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kachtem, Belgium

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kachtem, Belgium

  • Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (21mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kachtem, Belgium

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.3 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
Kachtem, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kachtem, Belgium

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are March and September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Kachtem, 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
Kachtem, Belgium

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Kachtem, Belgium

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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