December weather forecastGaast, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gaast, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 6.9°C (44.4°F) and an average low of 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.9°C (44.4°F), barely varying from November's 9.6°C (49.3°F). In December, a low-temperature average of 4.4°C (39.9°F) is characteristic of Gaast, marking a minor shift from daytime temperatures.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, in Gaast, Netherlands, the rain falls for 18.8 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 188.1 rainfall days, and 390mm (15.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Gaast, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:31 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Gaast 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Gaast, Netherlands, during December is 6.9°C (44.4°F) and the low-temperature is 4.4°C (39.9°F).

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

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

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

In December, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 9mm (0.35") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Gaast, Netherlands, is 7h and 40min.

On the first day of December in Gaast, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:31 CET.

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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

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

In Gaast, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gaast, 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
Gaast, 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
Gaast, 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
Gaast, 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
Gaast, 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
Gaast, 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
Gaast, 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
Gaast, 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
Gaast, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • 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
Gaast, 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
Gaast, 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
Gaast, 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
Gaast, 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).