December weather forecastHijum, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hijum, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 4.4°C (39.9°F) and an average high of 6.9°C (44.4°F).

Temperature

As December takes its course, Hijum's average high-temperature registers at a still frosty 6.9°C (44.4°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Hijum's December nights observe a minor shift from the daytime temperatures, resulting in an average dip to an icy 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Hijum is December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Hijum, in December, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Hijum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.1 days and collects up to 390mm (15.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Hijum, Netherlands, in December, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, in Hijum, there are 11.8 snowfall days, and 43mm (1.69") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hijum, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:22. On the last day of December, in Hijum, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:28 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Hijum in December has an average high-temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 4.4°C (39.9°F).

The most humid month in Hijum is December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

In Hijum, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In December, in Hijum, Netherlands, the rain falls for 18.8 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Hijum, Netherlands, during December, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Hijum, Netherlands, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 7h and 37min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:22. On the last day of the month, in Hijum, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:28 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Hijum, Netherlands, is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Hijum, Netherlands, is 3.4h.

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

In Hijum, Netherlands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hijum, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Hijum, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hijum, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 26.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hijum, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Hijum, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hijum, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hijum, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hijum, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 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
Hijum, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hijum, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Hijum, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hijum, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Hijum, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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