December weather forecastOostendam, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Oostendam, Netherlands, with an average temperature ranging between min 3.3°C (37.9°F) and max 6.5°C (43.7°F).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a still chilly 6.5°C (43.7°F). During December, Oostendam's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a subtle cooling from daytime highs, stabilizing at a wintry 3.3°C (37.9°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Oostendam, in December, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 201.9 rainfall days, and 550mm (21.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of snow is accumulated. In Oostendam, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.7 days and aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:40 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Oostendam, records 6.5°C (43.7°F), while the low-temperature is 3.3°C (37.9°F).

December is the most humid month in Oostendam, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Oostendam, in December, during 17.9 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Oostendam, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 18mm (0.71") of snow.

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:40 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

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

In Oostendam, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oostendam, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Oostendam, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Oostendam, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Oostendam, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Oostendam, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Oostendam, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oostendam, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 18mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Oostendam, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is 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
Oostendam, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oostendam, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Oostendam, 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
Oostendam, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Oostendam, 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).