December weather forecastHaamstede, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Haamstede, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 6.4°C (43.5°F) and 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F) from November's 10.9°C (51.6°F). During the nights of December, the average low-temperature holds at a still frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Haamstede is 81%.

Rainfall

In Haamstede, in December, during 21.5 rainfall days, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 210.7 rainfall days, and 702mm (27.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Haamstede. In December, in Haamstede, Netherlands, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 10mm (0.39") of snow is accumulated. In Haamstede, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.2 days and aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") 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 December, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:44 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Haamstede. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Haamstede, is 8.5°C (47.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 6.4°C (43.5°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Haamstede, Netherlands, is 81%.

In Haamstede, Netherlands, in December, during 21.5 rainfall days, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 10mm (0.39") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Haamstede, Netherlands, is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 7h and 54min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of the month, in Haamstede, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:44 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Haamstede, Netherlands, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Haamstede, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4°C).

Average pressure in December
Haamstede, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Haamstede, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 33.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (33.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (20.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Haamstede, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Haamstede, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 77mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Haamstede, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Haamstede, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 10mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Haamstede, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2 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
Haamstede, 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: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Haamstede, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Haamstede, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Haamstede, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Haamstede, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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