December weather forecastHelkant, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Helkant, Netherlands, with an average temperature ranging between max 6.4°C (43.5°F) and min 2.9°C (37.2°F).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a still chilly 6.4°C (43.5°F). A minimal decline in temperature from daytime highs is anticipated in Helkant throughout the December nights, averaging a wintry 2.9°C (37.2°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Helkant, during December, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 201.2 rainfall days, and 569mm (22.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Helkant, there are 9 snowfall days, and 86mm (3.39") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 16:41 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Helkant, with an average of 3.6h 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 Helkant. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Helkant, is 6.4°C (43.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.9°C (37.2°F).

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

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

In Helkant, Netherlands, in December, during 18 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Helkant, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

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

On the first day of December in Helkant, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 16:41 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Helkant, Netherlands, is 3.6h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Helkant, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Helkant, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Helkant, 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
Helkant, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Helkant, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Helkant, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 18mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Helkant, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Helkant, 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: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Helkant, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Helkant, 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
Helkant, 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 42).

Average visibility in December
Helkant, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, September and December (8km).