December weather forecastBenthuizen, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benthuizen, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.9°C (40.8°F) and 7.5°C (45.5°F).

Temperature

Benthuizen experiences an average high-temperature of a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) in December, subtly different from November's 10.3°C (50.5°F). December nights experience a minor temperature downturn to a cold 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Benthuizen, Netherlands.

Rainfall

In Benthuizen, during December, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. In Benthuizen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.4 days and collects up to 400mm (15.75") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 8mm (0.31") of snow is accumulated. In Benthuizen, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.5 days and aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Benthuizen, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Benthuizen, Netherlands, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Benthuizen 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Benthuizen, Netherlands, during December is 7.5°C (45.5°F) and the low-temperature is 4.9°C (40.8°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Benthuizen are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Benthuizen is 83%.

In December, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout December, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Benthuizen, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 8mm (0.31") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Benthuizen, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

In Benthuizen, the average day length in December is 7h and 50min.

On the first day of December in Benthuizen, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Benthuizen.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

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

In Benthuizen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in December
Benthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Benthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Benthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 24.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (16.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Benthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Benthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Benthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Benthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (22mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Benthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is 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
Benthuizen, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Benthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Benthuizen, 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
Benthuizen, 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 38).

Average visibility in December
Benthuizen, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).