December weather forecast
Nijmegen, Netherlands

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Weather in December

As the year winds down, December brings in the crisp winter air with temperatures falling to a low of 2.5°C (36.5°F). This also marks the beginning of the snowfall season yielding a significant increase to 16mm (0.63") in the month. Light snowfall coupled with Christmas festivities transforms Nijmegen into a magical winter wonderland. Despite the chill, December carries an alluring winter charm, signing off the year on a delightful note.

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a frosty 9.3°C (48.7°F) to a wintry 5.8°C (42.4°F). A mean low-temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F) is anticipated during the month of December, a slight step down from the daytime high.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Nijmegen, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.3 rainfall days, and 415mm (16.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Nijmegen, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 16mm (0.63") of snow. Throughout the year, in Nijmegen, Netherlands, there are 10 snowfall days, and 66mm (2.6") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Nijmegen.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:43 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Nijmegen is December, with an average of 3.7h 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 Nijmegen. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Nijmegen in December?

In Nijmegen, 5.8°C (42.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 2.5°C (36.5°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the most humid month in Nijmegen?

With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month in Nijmegen, Netherlands.

What is the average humidity in December in Nijmegen?

In Nijmegen, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December in Nijmegen?

In Nijmegen, Netherlands, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Nijmegen in December?

In Nijmegen, Netherlands, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 16mm (0.63") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Nijmegen?

The month with the shortest days in Nijmegen is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Nijmegen?

The average day length in December is 7h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Nijmegen?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, in Nijmegen, sunrise is at 08:43 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Nijmegen?

The month with the least sunshine in Nijmegen, Netherlands, is December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Nijmegen?

The average sunshine duration in December in Nijmegen, Netherlands, is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Nijmegen?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Nijmegen?

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

Average temperature in December - Nijmegen, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

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

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Average pressure in December
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Average pressure in December - Nijmegen, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Average wind speed in December - Nijmegen, 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 (11.5km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Average humidity in December - Nijmegen, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Average rainfall in December - Nijmegen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in December - Nijmegen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Average snowfall in December - Nijmegen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in December: 16mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in December - Nijmegen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nijmegen, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in December - Nijmegen, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Average UV index in December - Nijmegen, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in December - Nijmegen, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Average visibility in December - Nijmegen, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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