December weather forecastGiessen, Netherlands
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Giessen, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.5°C (36.5°F) and an average high of 6.1°C (43°F).Temperature
A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from 9.4°C (48.9°F) in November to a still chilly 6.1°C (43°F). December in Giessen, Netherlands, is characterized by a steady nighttime low-temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.Rainfall
In Giessen, 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 December, in Giessen, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout December, 3mm (0.12") of snow is accumulated. In Giessen, 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, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:46 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Giessen, 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
Giessen, 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
Giessen, 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
Giessen, 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
Giessen, 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
Giessen, 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
Giessen, 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
Giessen, 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
Giessen, 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
Giessen, 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
Giessen, 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
Giessen, 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
Giessen, 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).
