December weather forecastArkel, Netherlands
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Arkel, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.5°C (36.5°F) and an average high of 6.3°C (43.3°F).Temperature
With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F) to a still frosty 6.3°C (43.3°F). During December, Arkel's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F), barely dropping from the daytime highs.Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.Rainfall
In Arkel, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Arkel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.9 days and collects up to 229mm (9.02") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Arkel are January through March, November and December. In Arkel, Netherlands, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 8mm (0.31") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.7 snowfall days, and 49mm (1.93") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Arkel.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 16:39 CET.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Arkel, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in December: 6.3°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 (5.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.4°C).
Average pressure in December
Arkel, Netherlands
- Average pressure in December: 1014.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.6mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Arkel, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in December: 17.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Arkel, 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 (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Arkel, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in December: 20mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (25mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Arkel, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Arkel, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in December: 8mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Arkel, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in December: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Arkel, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Arkel, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Arkel, 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
Arkel, Netherlands
- Average cloud cover in December: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in December
Arkel, Netherlands
- 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).
