December weather forecastEsch, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from 9.4°C (48.9°F) in November to a still chilly 6.1°C (43°F). Esch's nighttime average temperature in December drops marginally from the daytime highs, settling at a cold 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Esch, 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 Esch. In Esch, Netherlands, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Esch, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days 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 08:44 and sunset at 16:39 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Esch during December are 6.1°C (43°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F) respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

The average day length in December in Esch is 7h and 55min.

On the first day of December in Esch, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

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

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 Esch, Netherlands.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Esch is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Esch, 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
Esch, 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
Esch, 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
Esch, 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
Esch, 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
Esch, 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
Esch, 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
Esch, 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
Esch, 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
Esch, 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
Esch, 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
Esch, 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
Esch, 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).