December weather forecastDieden, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dieden, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 5.9°C (42.6°F) and an average low of 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Temperature

The onset of December aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from a frosty 9.2°C (48.6°F) in November to an icy 5.9°C (42.6°F). Dieden's average low temperature, barely cooler than the daytime high, steadies at 2.5°C (36.5°F) during December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Dieden, Netherlands, in December, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 203.8 rainfall days, and 547mm (21.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dieden are January through March, November and December. In Dieden, Netherlands, in December, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. Throughout the year, in Dieden, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 94mm (3.7") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dieden, Netherlands. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Dieden, in December, the average high-temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In Dieden, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

In December, in Dieden, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Dieden, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in December is 7h and 53min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, in Dieden, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Dieden, Netherlands, is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

In Dieden, Netherlands, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

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

In Dieden, Netherlands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dieden, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Dieden, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dieden, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dieden, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Dieden, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dieden, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (14.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dieden, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (34mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Dieden, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and 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
Dieden, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dieden, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and August (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dieden, 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
Dieden, 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 42).

Average visibility in December
Dieden, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).