December weather forecastMerelbeke, Belgium

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Merelbeke, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.9°C (44.4°F) and 3.1°C (37.6°F).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a cool 10°C (50°F) in November to a chilly 6.9°C (44.4°F). Merelbeke experiences a subtle drop in temperature during the December nights, recording an average of 3.1°C (37.6°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Merelbeke, Belgium, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In December, in Merelbeke, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Merelbeke, Belgium, there are 156.7 rainfall days, and 272mm (10.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Merelbeke. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 11mm (0.43") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.1 snowfall days, and 37mm (1.46") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Merelbeke, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:48 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, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Merelbeke are 6.9°C (44.4°F) and 3.1°C (37.6°F) respectively.

With an average relative humidity of 87%, December is the most humid month.

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

In Merelbeke, Belgium, in December, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Merelbeke. Throughout December, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 11mm (0.43") of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Merelbeke, Belgium, is 8h and 1min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Merelbeke, Belgium.

In Merelbeke, Belgium, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Merelbeke, Belgium

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Merelbeke, Belgium

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12km/h).

Average humidity in December
Merelbeke, Belgium

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

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

Average rainfall in December
Merelbeke, Belgium

  • Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (13mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Merelbeke, Belgium

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Merelbeke, Belgium

  • Average snowfall in December: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Merelbeke, Belgium

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Merelbeke, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Merelbeke, Belgium

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Merelbeke, 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
Merelbeke, Belgium

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

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

Average visibility in December
Merelbeke, 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).