December weather forecastEmpel, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Empel, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 2.5°C (36.5°F) and 6.1°C (43°F).

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a chilly 9.4°C (48.9°F) to a still frosty 6.1°C (43°F). An average low-temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F) characterizes Empel's December nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Empel, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.6 rainfall days, and 112mm (4.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Empel, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of snow. Throughout the year, in Empel, Netherlands, there are 7.2 snowfall days, and 19mm (0.75") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Empel is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:38 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Empel.

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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Empel, is 6.1°C (43°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).

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

In December, the average relative humidity in Empel is 88%.

In Empel, Netherlands, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.

In Empel, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 3mm (0.12") of snow.

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:38 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

In Empel, Netherlands, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

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

In Empel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Empel, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.1°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 (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Empel, 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
Empel, 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 (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Empel, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Empel, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 11mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (12mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (4mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Empel, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (9.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Empel, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Empel, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Empel, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Empel, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Empel, 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
Empel, 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 41).

Average visibility in December
Empel, 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).