December weather forecastHet Schouw, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Het Schouw, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 4.6°C (40.3°F) and an average high of 7.2°C (45°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7.2°C (45°F), not significantly different from the 9.9°C (49.8°F) of November. Registering an almost steady temperature, Het Schouw's nights in December see an average low of 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Het Schouw, Netherlands, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Het Schouw, in December, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. In Het Schouw, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.8 days and collects up to 509mm (20.04") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Het Schouw, Netherlands. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8 snowfall days, and 33mm (1.3") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Het Schouw, with an average of 3.5h 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Het Schouw, is 7.2°C (45°F) and the average low-temperature is 4.6°C (40.3°F).

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

In Het Schouw, Netherlands, in December, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Het Schouw. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 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 is 7h and 46min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Het Schouw is 3.5h.

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

In Het Schouw, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

9.9°C

7.2°C

5.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

21.8km/h

25.2km/h

23.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.1

10.5

14.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Het Schouw, Netherlands

Average high temperature in December: 7.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).

Average low temperature in December: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Het Schouw, Netherlands

Average pressure in December: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Het Schouw, Netherlands

Average wind speed in December: 24km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Het Schouw, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Het Schouw, Netherlands

Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Het Schouw, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Het Schouw, Netherlands

Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (14mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Het Schouw, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.6 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
Het Schouw, Netherlands

Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

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

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Het Schouw, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Het Schouw, 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
Het Schouw, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Het Schouw, Netherlands

Average visibility in December: 9km

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