December weather forecastMaartensdijk, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Maartensdijk, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.9°C (37.2°F) and 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a still frosty 6.3°C (43.3°F). Nighttime, during December, brings an average low of 2.9°C (37.2°F), a modest reduction from the day's peak.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Maartensdijk, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. In Maartensdijk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.5 days and collects up to 164mm (6.46") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Maartensdijk, Netherlands, are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. In Maartensdijk, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.6 days and aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.3h 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and a low-temperature of 2.9°C (37.2°F).

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

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

In December, in Maartensdijk, Netherlands, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Maartensdijk is 7h and 49min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Maartensdijk is December, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

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

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Maartensdijk, Netherlands, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Maartensdijk, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.9°C

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

Average pressure in December
Maartensdijk, 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 (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Maartensdijk, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Maartensdijk, 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
Maartensdijk, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 12mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (19mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (8mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Maartensdijk, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maartensdijk, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 4mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Maartensdijk, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Maartensdijk, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maartensdijk, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Maartensdijk, 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
Maartensdijk, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Maartensdijk, 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).