December weather forecast
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

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Weather in December

December ushers in the winter season in Heerhugowaard with temperatures dipping to lows of 4.6°C (40.3°F) and highs of 6.9°C (44.4°F). The city reencounters snowfall with an average accumulation of 6mm (0.24") in contrast to the steady precipitation of 25mm (0.98"). Coupled with the increasingly invigorating wind speed accelerating to 24.8km/h (15.4mph), shorter daylight duration, and minimum sunshine hours, the weather sets a serene, snow-laden landscape. December rings in the festive spirit with an authentic winter feel amidst the chilly embrace.

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December, Heerhugowaard observes an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.9°C (44.4°F), differing subtly from the previous month. Heerhugowaard's nighttime temperature in December experiences a slight dip from daytime highs, falling to an average of 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Heerhugowaard, in December, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 266mm (10.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Heerhugowaard are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Heerhugowaard. Throughout December, in the average 2 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Heerhugowaard, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.3 days and aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Heerhugowaard, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Heerhugowaard, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

Sunshine

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

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Heerhugowaard during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Heerhugowaard, records 6.9°C (44.4°F), while the low-temperature is 4.6°C (40.3°F).

What are the most humid months in Heerhugowaard?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months in Heerhugowaard, Netherlands.

What is the average humidity in December in Heerhugowaard?

In Heerhugowaard, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Heerhugowaard in December?

In Heerhugowaard, Netherlands, in December, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Heerhugowaard?

December is the first month it typically snows in Heerhugowaard, Netherlands. Throughout December, in the average 2 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Heerhugowaard?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Heerhugowaard?

In Heerhugowaard, Netherlands, the average day length in December is 7h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Heerhugowaard?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Heerhugowaard?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Heerhugowaard have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Heerhugowaard?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Heerhugowaard?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

Average temperature in December - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.5°C).

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Average pressure in December
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

Average pressure in December - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

Average wind speed in December - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in December: 24.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.6km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

Average humidity in December - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

Average rainfall in December - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in December: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (37mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (8mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in December - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

Average snowfall in December - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in December - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in December - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

Average UV index in December - Heerhugowaard, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in December - Heerhugowaard, 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 39).

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Average visibility in December
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

Average visibility in December - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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