December weather forecastBakkeveen, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bakkeveen, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 3.1°C (37.6°F) and max 6.4°C (43.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December sees an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F), hardly diverging from November's 9.2°C (48.6°F). Bakkeveen's nighttime average temperature in December drops marginally from the daytime highs, settling at a cold 3.1°C (37.6°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Bakkeveen, in December, during 18.7 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 193.8 rainfall days, and 494mm (19.45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 16mm (0.63") of snow is accumulated. In Bakkeveen, Netherlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.8 days and aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:27 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 6.4°C (43.5°F) and the low-temperature is 3.1°C (37.6°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

In Bakkeveen, in December, it is raining for 18.7 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation.

In Bakkeveen, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 16mm (0.63") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 7h and 40min.

On the first day of December in Bakkeveen, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:27 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bakkeveen, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Bakkeveen, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bakkeveen, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 21.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (21.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bakkeveen, 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 (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Bakkeveen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bakkeveen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bakkeveen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 16mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bakkeveen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Bakkeveen, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bakkeveen, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Bakkeveen, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bakkeveen, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Bakkeveen, 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).