December weather forecastHeesselt, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Heesselt, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.5°C (36.5°F) and 6.1°C (43°F).

Temperature

A mild drop in Heesselt's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a chilly 9.4°C (48.9°F) in November to a still frosty 6.1°C (43°F). Heesselt observes a minimal variance in temperature, with a consistent average low of 2.5°C (36.5°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Heesselt, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Heesselt, there are 92.6 rainfall days, and 112mm (4.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Heesselt, Netherlands. In Heesselt, in December, during 1.7 snowfall days, 3mm (0.12") of snow is typically accumulated. In Heesselt, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:37 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Heesselt, Netherlands, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Heesselt. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 6.1°C (43°F) and a low-temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F).

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

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

In Heesselt, Netherlands, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Heesselt, Netherlands, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout December, 3mm (0.12") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Heesselt, Netherlands.

In Heesselt, the average day length in December is 7h and 53min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:37 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Heesselt, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

In Heesselt, Netherlands, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

January, February, November 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 in Heesselt is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Heesselt, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.1°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 (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Heesselt, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Heesselt, 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 (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Heesselt, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Heesselt, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 11mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (12mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (4mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Heesselt, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (9.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Heesselt, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Heesselt, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.5 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
Heesselt, 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 30min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Heesselt, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Heesselt, 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
Heesselt, 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 41).

Average visibility in December
Heesselt, 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).