December weather forecastPhilippeville, 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

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).

With an average relative humidity of 91%, December is the most humid month.

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

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

In Philippeville, in December, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation.

In Philippeville, Belgium, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 65mm (2.56") of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Philippeville is 8h and 8min.

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.

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

In Philippeville, Belgium, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 8h and 6min

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 24min

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: 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: 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: 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: 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).