December weather forecastAfferden, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Afferden, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.9°C (42.6°F) and 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 9.3°C (48.7°F) to a wintry 5.9°C (42.6°F). Afferden experiences a subtle drop in temperature during the December nights, recording an average of 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Afferden, Netherlands, is December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Afferden, in December, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Afferden, there are 176.9 rainfall days, and 457mm (17.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Afferden are January through March, November and December. In Afferden, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of snow. In Afferden, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.3 days and aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Afferden, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Afferden, with an average of 3.6h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Afferden, records 5.9°C (42.6°F), while the low-temperature is 2.4°C (36.3°F).

With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month in Afferden.

The average relative humidity in December in Afferden, Netherlands, is 88%.

In Afferden, Netherlands, in December, during 14.6 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Afferden, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 18mm (0.71") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Afferden is 7h and 55min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Afferden.

In Afferden, Netherlands, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

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

In Afferden, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in December
Afferden, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.4°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 (1.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Afferden, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Afferden, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (11.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Afferden, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Afferden, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Afferden, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Afferden, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 18mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (31mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Afferden, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Afferden, 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 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Afferden, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Afferden, 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
Afferden, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Afferden, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).