December weather forecastAssel, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Assel, Netherlands, with an average temperature ranging between max 5.6°C (42.1°F) and min 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a frosty 9°C (48.2°F) in November to an icy 5.6°C (42.1°F). Assel's average low temperature, barely cooler than the daytime high, steadies at a still cold 2.4°C (36.3°F) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Assel, during December, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 200.7 rainfall days, and 547mm (21.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Assel are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 28mm (1.1") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Assel.
On the first day of December in Assel, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Assel, Netherlands, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Assel, is 5.6°C (42.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.4°C (36.3°F).

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

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

In December, in Assel, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Assel, Netherlands, is December, when snow falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.5 snowfall days, it receives 28mm (1.1") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Assel, Netherlands.

In Assel, Netherlands, the average day length in December is 7h and 49min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Assel, Netherlands, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

In Assel, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

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

In Assel, Netherlands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Assel, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Assel, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Assel, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (11.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Assel, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Assel, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Assel, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (13.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Assel, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 28mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Assel, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
Assel, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Assel, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Assel, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Assel, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Assel, 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).