December weather forecastHitzum, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hitzum, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 6.9°C (44.4°F) and min 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Temperature

December is marked by an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.9°C (44.4°F), almost identical to the preceding month. December records a small disparity from daytime temperatures, marking an average low-temperature of 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, December is the most humid month in Hitzum.

Rainfall

In Hitzum, during December, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 188.1 rainfall days, and 390mm (15.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hitzum is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of December, in Hitzum, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:30 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 6.9°C (44.4°F) and 4.4°C (39.9°F) respectively.

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

The average relative humidity in December in Hitzum, Netherlands, is 85%.

In Hitzum, Netherlands, in December, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation.

In Hitzum, in December, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow.

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

In Hitzum, Netherlands, the average day length in December is 7h and 38min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of the month, in Hitzum, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hitzum, 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 Hitzum, Netherlands.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hitzum, 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
Hitzum, 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
Hitzum, 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
Hitzum, 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
Hitzum, 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
Hitzum, 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
Hitzum, 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
Hitzum, 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
Hitzum, 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
Hitzum, 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
Hitzum, 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
Hitzum, 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
Hitzum, 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).