December weather forecastOostzaan, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oostzaan, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 4.6°C (40.3°F) and 7.2°C (45°F).

Temperature

Oostzaan experiences an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.2°C (45°F) in December, subtly different from November's 9.9°C (49.8°F). In December, Oostzaan temperatures settle at a low of 4.6°C (40.3°F) during the nights, reflecting a minor change from daytime highs.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Oostzaan, Netherlands, during December, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation. In Oostzaan, Netherlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.8 days and collects up to 509mm (20.04") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Oostzaan. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of snow. Throughout the year, in Oostzaan, Netherlands, there are 8 snowfall days, and 33mm (1.3") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Oostzaan.
On the first day of December in Oostzaan, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Oostzaan.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Oostzaan, Netherlands, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Oostzaan in December has an average high-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F) and an average low-temperature of 4.6°C (40.3°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Oostzaan, Netherlands, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

In Oostzaan, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

In Oostzaan, Netherlands, during December, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Oostzaan, Netherlands, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Oostzaan, Netherlands, is 7h and 46min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, in Oostzaan, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Oostzaan, Netherlands.

In Oostzaan, Netherlands, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

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

In Oostzaan, Netherlands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oostzaan, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Oostzaan, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Oostzaan, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 24km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Oostzaan, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Oostzaan, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Oostzaan, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oostzaan, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (14mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Oostzaan, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.6 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
Oostzaan, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oostzaan, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Oostzaan, 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
Oostzaan, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Oostzaan, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are November and December (9km).