December weather forecastRoeselare, Belgium

December

Weather in December

December witnesses the winter in full force in Roeselare, Belgium with the temperature dipping to an average low of 3.4°C (38.1°F). Following the trend of falling temperatures, snowflakes make a comeback with 7mm (0.28") of snowfall measured in this month. Owing to minimal sunlight and maximum cloud cover, December days are notably short. Despite the climatic harshness, the weather doesn't disrupt visibility. As the wind speed continues to rise peaking at 17.6km/h (10.9mph), December offers a classic European winter experience.

Temperature

A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in Roeselare in December, moving from a cool 10.2°C (50.4°F) in November to a chilly 7°C (44.6°F). Roeselare sustains a near constant temperature throughout December, with nighttime averages of 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Roeselare is December, when the rain falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Roeselare. In Roeselare, during December, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.3 snowfall days, and 40mm (1.57") 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, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Roeselare.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

Roeselare in December has an average high-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.4°C (38.1°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Roeselare, Belgium.

In Roeselare, Belgium, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

In Roeselare, Belgium, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Roeselare, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Roeselare, Belgium, is December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

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

In Roeselare, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Roeselare, Belgium

  • Average high temperature in December: 7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Roeselare, 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 (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Roeselare, Belgium

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Roeselare, Belgium

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

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

Average rainfall in December
Roeselare, Belgium

  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (24mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Roeselare, Belgium

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Roeselare, Belgium

  • Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (21mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Roeselare, Belgium

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Roeselare, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Roeselare, Belgium

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Roeselare, 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
Roeselare, Belgium

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

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

Average visibility in December
Roeselare, 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).