December weather forecastMetslawier, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Metslawier, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 6.9°C (44.4°F) and 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Temperature

In Metslawier, December's average high-temperature stands at a still frosty 6.9°C (44.4°F), closely related to the preceding month. In Metslawier, the month of December records an average minimum temperature of 4.4°C (39.9°F), a slight dip from the daily highs.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Metslawier, during December, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. In Metslawier, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.1 days and collects up to 390mm (15.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Metslawier are January through March, November and December. In Metslawier, in December, during 2.3 snowfall days, 9mm (0.35") of snow is typically accumulated. In Metslawier, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.8 days and aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Metslawier.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:26 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Metslawier.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Metslawier, Netherlands, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Metslawier in December has an average high-temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 4.4°C (39.9°F).

With an average relative humidity of 85%, December is the most humid month in Metslawier.

In Metslawier, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In December, the rain falls for 18.8 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Metslawier, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 9mm (0.35") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of the month, in Metslawier, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:26 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Metslawier is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Metslawier is 3.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Metslawier, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Metslawier, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 26.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Metslawier, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Metslawier, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Metslawier, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Metslawier, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Metslawier, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 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
Metslawier, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Metslawier, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Metslawier, 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
Metslawier, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Metslawier, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).