December weather forecastKollum, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Kollum, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 3.1°C (37.6°F) and 6.4°C (43.5°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Kollum's average high-temperature clocks in at a still chilly 6.4°C (43.5°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. In Kollum, the nighttime temperature shows a slight difference from the daytime high, averaging to a wintry 3.1°C (37.6°F) during December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month in Kollum.

Rainfall

In Kollum, in December, during 18.7 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 193.8 rainfall days, and 494mm (19.45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Kollum, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 16mm (0.63") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kollum, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 72mm (2.83") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:27 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kollum are 6.4°C (43.5°F) and 3.1°C (37.6°F) respectively.

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

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

In Kollum, in December, it is raining for 18.7 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation.

In Kollum, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 16mm (0.63") of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Kollum, Netherlands, is 7h and 37min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:27 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Kollum, Netherlands, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

In Kollum, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kollum, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Kollum, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kollum, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 21.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (21.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kollum, 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 (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Kollum, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kollum, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kollum, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 16mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kollum, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Kollum, 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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kollum, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Kollum, 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
Kollum, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Kollum, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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