December weather forecastHoutkerque, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Houtkerque, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3.4°C (38.1°F) and an average high of 7.2°C (45°F).

Temperature

The unfolding of December shows an average high-temperature of a chilly 7.2°C (45°F), indicating a slight variance from November's 10.2°C (50.4°F). December nights in Houtkerque experience a minor temperature downturn to an icy 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Houtkerque is December, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Houtkerque, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.4 snowfall days, and 91mm (3.58") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Houtkerque, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:53 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Houtkerque. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Houtkerque experiences an average high-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F) and a low-temperature of 3.4°C (38.1°F).

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

In Houtkerque, France, during December, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

In Houtkerque, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Houtkerque is 8h and 2min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:53 CET.

The months with the least sunshine in Houtkerque, France, are January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Houtkerque, France, is 4h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Houtkerque, France, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Houtkerque, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Houtkerque, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Houtkerque, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Houtkerque, France

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Houtkerque, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Houtkerque, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Houtkerque, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 26mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (34mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Houtkerque, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 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
Houtkerque, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Houtkerque, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (21.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Houtkerque, France

  • 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
Houtkerque, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Houtkerque, France

  • 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).