December weather forecastEngelen, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Engelen, is also a frosty month, 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 9.4°C (48.9°F) to a still frosty 6.1°C (43°F). December's average low temperature is a wintry 2.5°C (36.5°F), displaying a subtle drop from its daily peak.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Engelen, Netherlands, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. 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 Engelen. In December, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout December, 3mm (0.12") of snow is accumulated. In Engelen, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.5h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Engelen, Netherlands, in December, during 1.7 snowfall days, 3mm (0.12") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length in Engelen is 7h and 53min.

On the first day of December in Engelen, Netherlands, 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.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Engelen, Netherlands, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

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

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Engelen is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Engelen, 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
Engelen, 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
Engelen, 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
Engelen, 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
Engelen, 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
Engelen, 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
Engelen, 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
Engelen, 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
Engelen, 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
Engelen, 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
Engelen, 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
Engelen, 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
Engelen, 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).