December weather forecastEchteld, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Echteld, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 5.9°C (42.6°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 9.2°C (48.6°F) in November to a wintry 5.9°C (42.6°F). Echteld's nighttime average temperature in December drops marginally from the daytime highs, settling at a still cold 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated. In Echteld, during the entire year, the rain falls for 203.8 days and collects up to 547mm (21.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Echteld, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 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 08:23 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability 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:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

In Echteld, Netherlands, in December, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation.

In Echteld, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 7h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

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

In Echteld, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Echteld, 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
Echteld, 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
Echteld, 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
Echteld, 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
Echteld, 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
Echteld, 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
Echteld, 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
Echteld, 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
Echteld, 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
Echteld, 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
Echteld, 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
Echteld, 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
Echteld, 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).