December weather forecastMonnickendam, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Monnickendam, Netherlands, with temperature in the range of an average low of 4.6°C (40.3°F) and an average high of 7.2°C (45°F).

Temperature

The advent of December observes an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.2°C (45°F), nearly identical to November's 9.9°C (49.8°F). Monnickendam, during the nights of December, averages a temperature close to its daytime high, at an icy 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Monnickendam, Netherlands, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Monnickendam, in December, during 17.5 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Monnickendam, Netherlands, there are 175.8 rainfall days, and 509mm (20.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Monnickendam. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8 snowfall days, and 33mm (1.3") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Monnickendam, Netherlands, the average seawater temperature in December is 9.8°C (49.6°F).
Note: Caution: 9.8°C (49.6°F) temperatures below 10°C (50°F) during swimming can result in intense cold shock and quickened breathing.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Monnickendam, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Monnickendam, Netherlands. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Monnickendam, is 7.2°C (45°F), while the low-temperature averages to 4.6°C (40.3°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months in Monnickendam, Netherlands.

The average relative humidity in December in Monnickendam is 84%.

In December, in Monnickendam, Netherlands, the rain falls for 17.5 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of snow.

In Monnickendam, Netherlands, in December, the average water temperature is 9.8°C (49.6°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

In Monnickendam, the average day length in December is 7h and 46min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Monnickendam is December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

In Monnickendam, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Monnickendam, 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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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

9.9°C

7.2°C

5.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

21.8km/h

25.2km/h

23.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.2

1.8

2.6

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.1

10.5

14.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Monnickendam, Netherlands

Average high temperature in December: 7.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).

Average low temperature in December: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Monnickendam, Netherlands

Average pressure in December: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Monnickendam, Netherlands

Average wind speed in December: 24km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Monnickendam, Netherlands

Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Monnickendam, Netherlands

Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Monnickendam, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Monnickendam, Netherlands

Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (14mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Monnickendam, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Monnickendam, Netherlands

Average sea temperature in December: 9.8°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (6.6°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Monnickendam, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Monnickendam, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Monnickendam, 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
Monnickendam, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Monnickendam, Netherlands

Average visibility in December: 9km

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