December weather forecastNijmegen, Netherlands
December
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min
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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
