December weather forecast
Kootwijk, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Kootwijk, Netherlands, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.6°C (42.1°F) and 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a chilly 9°C (48.2°F) in November to a wintry 5.6°C (42.1°F). Nighttime temperature sees a small decrement from daytime highs, dipping to an average of 2.4°C (36.3°F) during December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kootwijk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.7 days and collects up to 547mm (21.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kootwijk, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of December, in Kootwijk, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Kootwijk, with an average of 3.3h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Kootwijk?
In Kootwijk, in December, the average high-temperature is 5.6°C (42.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.4°C (36.3°F).
What is the most humid month in Kootwijk?
With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month in Kootwijk, Netherlands.
What is the average humidity in December in Kootwijk?
The average relative humidity in December is 89%.
How much does it rain in Kootwijk in December?
In December, in Kootwijk, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the snowiest month in Kootwijk?
The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of snow.
When does it start snowing in Kootwijk?
December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.5 snowfall days, it receives 28mm (1.1") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Kootwijk?
With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kootwijk.
What is the average length of the day in December in Kootwijk?
The average day length in December is 7h and 49min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kootwijk?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, in Kootwijk, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:34 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Kootwijk?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Kootwijk?
In Kootwijk, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kootwijk?
The months with the lowest UV index in Kootwijk are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in December in Kootwijk?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kootwijk, Netherlands, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kootwijk, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Kootwijk, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kootwijk, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in December: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (11.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kootwijk, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Kootwijk, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kootwijk, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (13.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kootwijk, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in December: 28mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kootwijk, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
Kootwijk, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 5min

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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kootwijk, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Kootwijk, Netherlands
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Kootwijk, 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 42).

Average visibility in December
Kootwijk, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).

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