December weather forecastMiddelstum, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Middelstum, Netherlands, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6°C (42.8°F) and 2.7°C (36.9°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 still frosty 6°C (42.8°F). Throughout the nights in December, Middelstum notes an average low of 2.7°C (36.9°F), a small dip from the daytime peak.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Middelstum, in December, during 17.5 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Middelstum, there are 179.4 rainfall days, and 340mm (13.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Middelstum are January through March, November and December. In Middelstum, Netherlands, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 12mm (0.47") of snow is typically accumulated. In Middelstum, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Middelstum, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:24 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.2h 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 in Middelstum, Netherlands. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Middelstum, is 6°C (42.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 2.7°C (36.9°F).

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

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

In Middelstum, in December, during 17.5 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Middelstum, in December, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 12mm (0.47") of snow.

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

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:24 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

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

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Middelstum is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Middelstum, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°C).

Average pressure in December
Middelstum, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Middelstum, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 21.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (21.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14km/h).

Average humidity in December
Middelstum, 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 (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Middelstum, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Middelstum, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Middelstum, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 12mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Middelstum, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Middelstum, 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 12min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Middelstum, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are March and April (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Middelstum, 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
Middelstum, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Middelstum, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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