December weather forecastHoek, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hoek, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 7°C (44.6°F) and min 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a fresh 10.2°C (50.4°F) in November to a chilly 7°C (44.6°F). A steady low-temperature average of 4.1°C (39.4°F) is logged during December, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months in Hoek.

Rainfall

The wettest months are July and December, with an average 20mm (0.79") of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hoek, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Hoek, Netherlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.9 days and aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h 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 Hoek. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hoek, is 7°C (44.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 4.1°C (39.4°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

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

The wettest months are July and December, with an average 20mm (0.79") of rainfall.

In December, in Hoek, Netherlands, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Hoek, Netherlands, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 6mm (0.24") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hoek.

In December, the average day length in Hoek is 7h and 58min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, in Hoek, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Hoek is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Hoek, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hoek, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 20.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hoek, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Hoek, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 20mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (20mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hoek, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and December (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hoek, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hoek, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Hoek, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hoek, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hoek, 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
Hoek, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Hoek, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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