December weather forecastDijken, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dijken, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 6.2°C (43.2°F) and an average low of 3°C (37.4°F).

Temperature

December's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.2°C (43.2°F), slightly deviating from November's 9.2°C (48.6°F). Dijken's nocturnal December readings average at an icy 3°C (37.4°F), showing little variation from the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 189 rainfall days, and 503mm (19.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dijken are January through April, November and December. In December, in Dijken, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 11mm (0.43") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 44mm (1.73") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Dijken, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dijken. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 6.2°C (43.2°F) and the low-temperature is 3°C (37.4°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Dijken, Netherlands, is 88%.

In Dijken, during December, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

In Dijken, Netherlands, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 11mm (0.43") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Dijken, Netherlands, the average day length in December is 7h and 41min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Dijken, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

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

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

In Dijken, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dijken, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°C).

Average pressure in December
Dijken, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dijken, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 20.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dijken, 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 (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Dijken, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dijken, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dijken, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Dijken, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 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
Dijken, 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: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dijken, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Dijken, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Dijken, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Dijken, 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).