December weather forecastLiège, Belgium

December

Weather in December

December in Liège marks the return of winter. Temperatures hover between 1°C (33.8°F) and 5°C (41°F), blanketing the city in a winter chill. December's weather supports an increase in rainfall, transforming the city into a winter wonderland. Daylight is at its annual low point, signaling shorter days and longer nights. The year ends on a chilly note, with December's weather setting the mood for a warm and cozy indoor holiday season.

Temperature

Liège's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's chilly 9°C (48.2°F) to an icy 5°C (41°F). Liège, during December nights, witnesses an average temperature marginally cooler than its daytime highs, at a still cold 1°C (33.8°F).

Rainfall

In Liège, during December, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 196 rainfall days, and 630mm (24.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Liège, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:42 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Liège.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Liège. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Liège, is 5°C (41°F), while the low-temperature averages to 1°C (33.8°F).

In December, in Liège, Belgium, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout December, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Liège.

The average day length in December is 8h and 4min.

On the first day of December in Liège, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:42 CET.

The months with the least sunshine in Liège are January and December, with an average of 1h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Liège, Belgium, is 1h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Liège, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in December
Liège, Belgium

  • Average high temperature in December: 5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2°C).

Average rainfall in December
Liège, Belgium

  • Average rainfall in December: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (74mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and April (36mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Liège, Belgium

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (14 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Liège, 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: 1h

The months with the most sunshine are May, June, July and August (Average sunshine: 6h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 1h).

Average UV index in December
Liège, Belgium

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).