December weather forecastGiessenburg, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Giessenburg, Netherlands, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.5°C (43.7°F) and 3.3°C (37.9°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a still chilly 6.5°C (43.7°F). Nighttime temperatures record an average of 3.3°C (37.9°F) throughout December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Giessenburg, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Giessenburg, during December, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Giessenburg, there are 201.9 rainfall days, and 550mm (21.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Giessenburg are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.7 snowfall days, and 68mm (2.68") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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 08:47 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Giessenburg.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Giessenburg, the average high-temperature is 6.5°C (43.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 3.3°C (37.9°F).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In Giessenburg, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Giessenburg, Netherlands, during December, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.

In December, in Giessenburg, Netherlands, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of snow is accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 7h and 52min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Giessenburg, Netherlands.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Giessenburg, Netherlands, is 3.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Giessenburg is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Giessenburg, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Giessenburg, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Giessenburg, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Giessenburg, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Giessenburg, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Giessenburg, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Giessenburg, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 18mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Giessenburg, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Giessenburg, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Giessenburg, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Giessenburg, 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
Giessenburg, 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 40).

Average visibility in December
Giessenburg, 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).