December weather forecastBolsward, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Bolsward, Netherlands, with an average temperature ranging between max 6.9°C (44.4°F) and min 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature registers at a still chilly 6.9°C (44.4°F), nearly identical to November's 9.6°C (49.3°F). The low temperature average in Bolsward during December reflects a slight decrease to a wintry 4.4°C (39.9°F) from the day's peak.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In December, in Bolsward, Netherlands, the rain falls for 18.8 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bolsward, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.1 days and collects up to 390mm (15.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Bolsward, in December, during 2.3 snowfall days, 9mm (0.35") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.8 snowfall days, and 43mm (1.69") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bolsward.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of December, in Bolsward, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bolsward are 6.9°C (44.4°F) and 4.4°C (39.9°F) respectively.

December is the most humid month in Bolsward, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

The average relative humidity in December in Bolsward is 85%.

In Bolsward, Netherlands, during December, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

In December, in Bolsward, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 9mm (0.35") of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in December in Bolsward is 7h and 40min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Bolsward, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Bolsward is 3.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bolsward is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bolsward, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Bolsward, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bolsward, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 26.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bolsward, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Bolsward, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bolsward, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bolsward, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bolsward, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 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
Bolsward, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bolsward, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Bolsward, 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
Bolsward, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

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

Average visibility in December
Bolsward, 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).