December weather forecastLeerdam, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Leerdam, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 6.3°C (43.3°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a still chilly 6.3°C (43.3°F). Leerdam's temperature during December nights registers a minor decrease to an average low of 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Leerdam, Netherlands, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. In Leerdam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.9 days and collects up to 229mm (9.02") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Leerdam, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 8mm (0.31") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Leerdam, there are 8.7 snowfall days, and 49mm (1.93") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Leerdam, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 16:38 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.2h 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In Leerdam, in December, the average high-temperature is 6.3°C (43.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Leerdam is 88%.

In Leerdam, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

In Leerdam, Netherlands, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 8mm (0.31") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Leerdam, Netherlands.

In December, the average day length is 7h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, in Leerdam, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 16:38 CET.

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Leerdam.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Leerdam, Netherlands, is 3.2h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Leerdam, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Leerdam, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Leerdam, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Leerdam, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 20mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (25mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Leerdam, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Leerdam, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 8mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Leerdam, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3 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
Leerdam, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Leerdam, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Leerdam, 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
Leerdam, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Leerdam, 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).