December weather forecastOchten, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ochten, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.8°C (42.4°F) and 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 9.1°C (48.4°F) in November to a wintry 5.8°C (42.4°F). Ochten maintains a consistent average nighttime low-temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 193.3 rainfall days, and 523mm (20.59") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Ochten. In Ochten, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow. In Ochten, Netherlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.5 days and aggregates up to 110mm (4.33") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ochten, Netherlands, is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of December, in Ochten, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Ochten, 5.8°C (42.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 2.4°C (36.3°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

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

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

In December, in Ochten, Netherlands, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Ochten, Netherlands, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ochten.

In December, the average day length in Ochten is 7h and 52min.

On the first day of December in Ochten, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ochten, Netherlands, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ochten, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1°C).

Average pressure in December
Ochten, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ochten, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ochten, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Ochten, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ochten, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (13.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ochten, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 32mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ochten, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 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
Ochten, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ochten, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ochten, 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
Ochten, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Ochten, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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