December weather forecast
Mechelen, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mechelen, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 5.7°C (42.3°F) and an average low of 1.9°C (35.4°F).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a wintry 5.7°C (42.3°F). Mechelen's evenings during December maintain an average temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F), aligning closely with the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months in Mechelen.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 39mm (1.54") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 147mm (5.79") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:40 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Mechelen in December?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mechelen during December are 5.7°C (42.3°F) and 1.9°C (35.4°F) respectively.
What are the most humid months in Mechelen?
The months with the highest humidity in Mechelen, Netherlands, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.
What is the average humidity in December in Mechelen?
In Mechelen, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.
What is the wettest month in Mechelen?
The month with the most rainfall in Mechelen is December, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December in Mechelen?
In Mechelen, Netherlands, in December, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December in Mechelen?
In December, in Mechelen, Netherlands, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 39mm (1.54") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Mechelen?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Mechelen?
The average day length in December is 8h and 2min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mechelen?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:40 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Mechelen?
December has the least sunshine of the year in Mechelen, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Mechelen?
In Mechelen, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.
When is the lowest UV index in Mechelen?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December in Mechelen?
In Mechelen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February, September and October (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in December: 39mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (48mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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