December weather forecast
Gouda, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Gouda, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 7.2°C (45°F) and 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Temperature

Gouda ushers in December with an average high-temperature of a chilly 7.2°C (45°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. The low temperature average during December reflects a slight decrease to a cold 4.2°C (39.6°F) from the day's peak.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gouda, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gouda, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 205mm (8.07") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gouda, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 7mm (0.28") of snow is typically accumulated. In Gouda, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.4 days and aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of December, in Gouda, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Gouda in December?
In December, in Gouda, the average high-temperature is 7.2°C (45°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.2°C (39.6°F).
What is the most humid month in Gouda?
The most humid month in Gouda, Netherlands, is December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.
What is the average humidity in December in Gouda?
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.
How much does it rain in Gouda in December?
In Gouda, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in December in Gouda?
In Gouda, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 7mm (0.28") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Gouda?
December has the shortest days of the year in Gouda, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Gouda have in December?
In Gouda, the average day length in December is 7h and 50min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gouda?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, in Gouda, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:39 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Gouda?
The month with the least sunshine in Gouda is December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Gouda have in December?
In Gouda, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gouda?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gouda, Netherlands.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Gouda?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gouda, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in December: 7.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Gouda, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gouda, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in December: 20.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gouda, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Gouda, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in December: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (24mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gouda, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gouda, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Gouda, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Gouda, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gouda, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Gouda, 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
Gouda, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Gouda, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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