December weather forecastOckhuizen, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ockhuizen, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3°C (37.4°F) and 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

Ockhuizen observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's 9.5°C (49.1°F) to a still frosty 6.3°C (43.3°F). Ockhuizen's nocturnal December readings average at a wintry 3°C (37.4°F), showing little variation from the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ockhuizen, Netherlands, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ockhuizen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.3 days and collects up to 300mm (11.81") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Ockhuizen. In Ockhuizen, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 10mm (0.39") of snow. Throughout the year, in Ockhuizen, there are 7.4 snowfall days, and 46mm (1.81") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:37 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Ockhuizen.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ockhuizen. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Ockhuizen, 6.3°C (43.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 3°C (37.4°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

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

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

In Ockhuizen, Netherlands, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Ockhuizen, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 10mm (0.39") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Ockhuizen, Netherlands, is 7h and 49min.

On the first day of December in Ockhuizen, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:37 CET.

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Ockhuizen.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ockhuizen is 3.6h.

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

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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ockhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Ockhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ockhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ockhuizen, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Ockhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (36mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (15mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ockhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ockhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 10mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (21mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ockhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (2.2 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
Ockhuizen, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ockhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ockhuizen, 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
Ockhuizen, 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
Ockhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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