December weather forecastCasteren, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Casteren, Netherlands, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.5°C (36.5°F) and max 6°C (42.8°F).

Temperature

Casteren's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a chilly 9.4°C (48.9°F) in November to a still frosty 6°C (42.8°F). Casteren's temperature during December nights registers a minor decrease to an average low of 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Casteren is December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are July, August and December, with an average 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Casteren, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of snow. In Casteren, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.3 days and aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Casteren, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:40 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 6°C (42.8°F) and a low-temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F).

The most humid month in Casteren is December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

The average relative humidity in December in Casteren is 88%.

The months with the most rainfall in Casteren, Netherlands, are July, August and December, with an average 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.

In Casteren, Netherlands, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Casteren, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 17mm (0.67") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Casteren, Netherlands, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Casteren is 7h and 57min.

On the first day of December in Casteren, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:40 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Casteren, Netherlands, is 3.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Casteren, Netherlands, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Casteren, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Casteren, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Casteren, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Casteren, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Casteren, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 32mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July, August and December (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Casteren, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Casteren, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 17mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (32mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Casteren, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Casteren, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Casteren, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Casteren, 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
Casteren, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Casteren, 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).