December weather forecast
Philippeville, Belgium

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Philippeville, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.2°C (41.4°F) and 1.3°C (34.3°F).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to a cold 5.2°C (41.4°F). The nights of December cool down to an average low of 1.3°C (34.3°F), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Humidity

The most humid month in Philippeville, Belgium, is December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Philippeville. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Philippeville. In Philippeville, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 65mm (2.56") of snow. In Philippeville, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.2 days and aggregates up to 247mm (9.72") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of December, in Philippeville, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Philippeville.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Philippeville, Belgium. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Philippeville in December?
In December, in Philippeville, the average high-temperature is 5.2°C (41.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.3°C (34.3°F).
What is the most humid month in Philippeville?
With an average relative humidity of 91%, December is the most humid month.
What is the average humidity in December in Philippeville?
In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.
What is the wettest month in Philippeville?
December is the month with the most rainfall in Philippeville. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Philippeville in December?
In Philippeville, in December, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December in Philippeville?
In Philippeville, Belgium, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 65mm (2.56") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Philippeville?
With an average of 8h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December in Philippeville?
In December, the average day length in Philippeville is 8h and 8min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Philippeville?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 16:48 CET.
What are the months with the least sunshine in Philippeville?
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Philippeville have in December?
In Philippeville, Belgium, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.
When is the lowest UV index in Philippeville?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December in Philippeville?
In Philippeville, Belgium, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Philippeville, Belgium
Average temperature in December
Philippeville, Belgium
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.2°C).

Average pressure in December - Philippeville, Belgium
Average pressure in December
Philippeville, Belgium
  • Average pressure in December: 1017.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Philippeville, Belgium
Average wind speed in December
Philippeville, Belgium
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in December - Philippeville, Belgium
Average humidity in December
Philippeville, Belgium
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December - Philippeville, Belgium
Average rainfall in December
Philippeville, Belgium
  • Average rainfall in December: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (31mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Philippeville, Belgium
Average rainfall days in December
Philippeville, Belgium
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.4 days).

Average snowfall in December - Philippeville, Belgium
Average snowfall in December
Philippeville, Belgium
  • Average snowfall in December: 65mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (68mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Philippeville, Belgium
Average snowfall days in December
Philippeville, Belgium
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
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 July (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December - Philippeville, Belgium
Average sunshine days in December
Philippeville, Belgium
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are April and October (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December - Philippeville, Belgium
Average UV index in December
Philippeville, 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 - Philippeville, Belgium
Average cloud cover in December
Philippeville, Belgium
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December - Philippeville, Belgium
Average visibility in December
Philippeville, 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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