December weather forecastHaastrecht, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Haastrecht, Netherlands, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.5°C (36.5°F) and max 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a still chilly 6.3°C (43.3°F). Haastrecht's nights in December maintain a consistent average of 2.5°C (36.5°F), demonstrating a minimal differential from its daytime temperature.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Haastrecht, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 20mm (0.79") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Haastrecht, there are 133.9 rainfall days, and 229mm (9.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Haastrecht, Netherlands, are January through March, November and December. In Haastrecht, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 8mm (0.31") of snow is typically accumulated. In Haastrecht, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.7 days and aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.2h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Haastrecht, the average high-temperature is 6.3°C (43.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In Haastrecht, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

In Haastrecht, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Haastrecht, Netherlands, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Haastrecht is 7h and 51min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Haastrecht, Netherlands.

The average sunshine duration in December in Haastrecht is 3.2h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

9.5°C

6.3°C

5.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.1km/h

18.5km/h

17.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.4

14.5

16.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Haastrecht, Netherlands

Average high temperature in December: 6.3°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 (5.2°C).

Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Haastrecht, Netherlands

Average pressure in December: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Haastrecht, 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 (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Haastrecht, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Haastrecht, Netherlands

Average rainfall in December: 20mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (25mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Haastrecht, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Haastrecht, Netherlands

Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Haastrecht, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Haastrecht, Netherlands

Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

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 48min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Haastrecht, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Haastrecht, 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
Haastrecht, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Haastrecht, 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).