December weather forecastLaeken, Belgium

December weather for Laeken, Belgium: The month with the most rainfall in Laeken is December, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. In Laeken, Belgium, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 36mm (1.42") of snow is typically accumulated.

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Laeken, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.4°C (36.3°F) and an average high of 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from 9.7°C (49.5°F) in November to a still chilly 6.3°C (43.3°F). The nighttime temperature in Laeken in December experiences a minor dip, averaging a cold 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Laeken is December, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Laeken, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 36mm (1.42") of snow is typically accumulated. In Laeken, Belgium, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.4 days and aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 6.3°C (43.3°F) and the low-temperature is 2.4°C (36.3°F).

With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month in Laeken.

In December, the average relative humidity in Laeken is 88%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Laeken. Rain falls for 18.2 days and accumulates 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout December, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Laeken, Belgium, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 36mm (1.42") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Laeken, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

In Laeken, Belgium, the average day length in December is 8h and 2min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, in Laeken, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Laeken is 3.8h.

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

In Laeken, Belgium, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Laeken, Belgium

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Laeken, Belgium

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Laeken, Belgium

  • Average wind speed in December: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Laeken, Belgium

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Laeken, 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 (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Laeken, Belgium

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (13.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Laeken, Belgium

  • Average snowfall in December: 36mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Laeken, Belgium

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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
Laeken, Belgium

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Laeken, Belgium

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Laeken, 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
Laeken, Belgium

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Laeken, Belgium

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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