December weather forecast
Petit-Rechain, Belgium

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Petit-Rechain, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 0.7°C (33.3°F) and 4.7°C (40.5°F).

Temperature

Petit-Rechain's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a frosty 8.4°C (47.1°F) in November to a cold 4.7°C (40.5°F). December nights document an average temperature reading of 0.7°C (33.3°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Petit-Rechain, in December, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 52mm (2.05") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28 snowfall days, and 235mm (9.25") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Petit-Rechain.
On the first day of December in Petit-Rechain, Belgium, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:41 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, 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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?
During December, Petit-Rechain experiences an average high-temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F) and a low-temperature of 0.7°C (33.3°F).
What are the most humid months?
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 90%.
What is the rainiest month?
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Petit-Rechain, during December, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December?
In December, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Petit-Rechain?
With an average of 8h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Petit-Rechain have in December?
The average day length in December is 8h and 4min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:41 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Petit-Rechain, Belgium, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average snowfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Petit-Rechain, Belgium
Average temperature in December
Petit-Rechain, Belgium
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (21.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Petit-Rechain, Belgium
Average pressure in December
Petit-Rechain, Belgium
  • Average pressure in December: 1017mbar

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 - Petit-Rechain, Belgium
Average wind speed in December
Petit-Rechain, Belgium
  • Average wind speed in December: 17km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.5km/h).

Average humidity in December - Petit-Rechain, Belgium
Average humidity in December
Petit-Rechain, Belgium
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December - Petit-Rechain, Belgium
Average rainfall in December
Petit-Rechain, Belgium
  • Average rainfall in December: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Petit-Rechain, Belgium
Average rainfall days in December
Petit-Rechain, Belgium
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in December - Petit-Rechain, Belgium
Average snowfall in December
Petit-Rechain, Belgium
  • Average snowfall in December: 52mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (76mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Petit-Rechain, Belgium
Average snowfall days in December
Petit-Rechain, Belgium
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Petit-Rechain, Belgium
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Petit-Rechain, Belgium
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 1min

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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December - Petit-Rechain, Belgium
Average sunshine days in December
Petit-Rechain, Belgium
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December - Petit-Rechain, Belgium
Average UV index in December
Petit-Rechain, 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 - Petit-Rechain, Belgium
Average cloud cover in December
Petit-Rechain, 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 43).

Average visibility in December - Petit-Rechain, Belgium
Average visibility in December
Petit-Rechain, Belgium
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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