December weather forecastAchthuizen, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Achthuizen, Netherlands, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5.1°C (41.2°F) and an average high of 7.5°C (45.5°F).

Temperature

December's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F), slightly deviating from November's 10.4°C (50.7°F). In Achthuizen, the average low-temperature during December nights tends to settle at a cold 5.1°C (41.2°F), indicating a slight drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Achthuizen.

Rainfall

In Achthuizen, during December, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In Achthuizen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.9 days and collects up to 321mm (12.64") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Achthuizen are January through March, November and December. In Achthuizen, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Achthuizen, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.6 days and aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Achthuizen, Netherlands.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:42 CET.

Sunshine

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

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Achthuizen, 7.5°C (45.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 5.1°C (41.2°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Achthuizen.

The average relative humidity in December in Achthuizen, Netherlands, is 83%.

In Achthuizen, Netherlands, in December, during 15.7 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Achthuizen, Netherlands, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Achthuizen is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

In Achthuizen, Netherlands, the average day length in December is 7h and 54min.

On the first day of December in Achthuizen, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:42 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Achthuizen, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

In Achthuizen, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

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

In Achthuizen, Netherlands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Achthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Achthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Achthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 24.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (16.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Achthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Achthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Achthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Achthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Achthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
Achthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Achthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are November and December (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Achthuizen, Netherlands

  • 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
Achthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Achthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).