December weather forecastAppeltern, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Appeltern, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 5.9°C (42.6°F) and min 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a chilly 9.2°C (48.6°F) in November to an icy 5.9°C (42.6°F). In December, Appeltern temperatures settle at a low of 2.5°C (36.5°F) during the nights, reflecting a minor change from daytime highs.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Appeltern, in December, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. In Appeltern, Netherlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 203.8 days and collects up to 547mm (21.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Appeltern, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated. In Appeltern, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Appeltern, Netherlands, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Appeltern, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Appeltern, the average high-temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).

With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month in Appeltern.

In December, the average relative humidity in Appeltern is 89%.

In Appeltern, Netherlands, in December, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Appeltern, Netherlands, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length in Appeltern is 7h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Appeltern is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Appeltern, Netherlands, 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
Appeltern, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Appeltern, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Appeltern, 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 month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Appeltern, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Appeltern, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Appeltern, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (14.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Appeltern, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Appeltern, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 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
Appeltern, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Appeltern, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and August (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Appeltern, 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
Appeltern, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Appeltern, 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).