December weather forecastGasselte, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Gasselte, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 1.8°C (35.2°F) and 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a frosty 8.6°C (47.5°F) in November to an icy 5.5°C (41.9°F). Throughout December, a minimal difference from peak daytime temperatures is noted, marking a steady low-temperature average of 1.8°C (35.2°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Gasselte, in December, during 16.1 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gasselte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.1 days and collects up to 369mm (14.53") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gasselte are January through March, November and December. In Gasselte, Netherlands, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 23mm (0.91") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.1 snowfall days, and 80mm (3.15") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Gasselte is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Gasselte, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:26 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Gasselte.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Gasselte, Netherlands, during December is 5.5°C (41.9°F) and the low-temperature is 1.8°C (35.2°F).

With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month.

In December, the average relative humidity in Gasselte, Netherlands, is 89%.

In December, in Gasselte, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout December, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Gasselte, Netherlands, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Gasselte, Netherlands, is 7h and 41min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:20. On the last day of the month, in Gasselte, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:26 CET.

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Gasselte, Netherlands.

In Gasselte, Netherlands, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

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

In Gasselte, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gasselte, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Gasselte, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gasselte, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 19km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gasselte, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Gasselte, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gasselte, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gasselte, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 23mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Gasselte, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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
Gasselte, 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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gasselte, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gasselte, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Gasselte, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in December
Gasselte, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and November (8km).