December weather forecastFraneker, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Franeker, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 4.4°C (39.9°F) and 6.9°C (44.4°F).

Temperature

Franeker commences December with an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.9°C (44.4°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Recording a slight decline in temperature during the nights, Franeker's December temperatures average at a cold 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Franeker is December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Franeker, in December, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Franeker, there are 188.1 rainfall days, and 390mm (15.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Franeker are January through March, November and December. In Franeker, Netherlands, during December, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, in Franeker, there are 11.8 snowfall days, and 43mm (1.69") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Franeker is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of December, in Franeker, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:29 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Franeker, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Franeker, the average high-temperature is 6.9°C (44.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.4°C (39.9°F).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Franeker, Netherlands, is 85%.

In December, in Franeker, Netherlands, the rain falls for 18.8 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Franeker, in December, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Franeker.

In December, the average day length in Franeker, Netherlands, is 7h and 38min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:29 CET.

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

In Franeker, Netherlands, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Franeker, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Franeker, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 26.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Franeker, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Franeker, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Franeker, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Franeker, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Franeker, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 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
Franeker, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Franeker, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Franeker, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Franeker, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Franeker, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).