December weather forecastBergen, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Bergen, Netherlands, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7.7°C (45.9°F) and an average low of 5.6°C (42.1°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature registers at a frosty 7.7°C (45.9°F), nearly identical to November's 10.3°C (50.5°F). Bergen documents an average low-temperature of 5.6°C (42.1°F) for the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bergen, Netherlands, during December, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bergen, there are 169.4 rainfall days, and 342mm (13.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Bergen, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.7 days and aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of December, in Bergen, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Bergen.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bergen are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Bergen, is 7.7°C (45.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 5.6°C (42.1°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Bergen is 83%.

In December, in Bergen, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout December, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Bergen, Netherlands. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Bergen, Netherlands, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Bergen, Netherlands, is 7h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Bergen, Netherlands, is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bergen, Netherlands, is 3.2h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bergen, Netherlands, 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
Bergen, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Bergen, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bergen, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 28.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (28.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (18km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bergen, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Bergen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bergen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bergen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bergen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bergen, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bergen, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Bergen, 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
Bergen, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Bergen, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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