December weather forecastOpende, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Opende, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 6.4°C (43.5°F) and 3.1°C (37.6°F).

Temperature

The weather during December records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Opende welcomes an average low temperature of 3.1°C (37.6°F) in December, a gentle shift from the day's high.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Opende, in December, it is raining for 18.7 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation. In Opende, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.8 days and collects up to 494mm (19.45") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Opende. In Opende, Netherlands, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 16mm (0.63") of snow. In Opende, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.8 days and aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Opende.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:27 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Opende are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Opende in December has an average high-temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.1°C (37.6°F).

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

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

In Opende, during December, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation.

In Opende, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Opende, Netherlands, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

In Opende, the average day length in December is 7h and 38min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:27 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Opende is 3.3h.

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

In Opende, Netherlands, 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
Opende, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Opende, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Opende, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 21.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (21.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Opende, 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 (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Opende, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Opende, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Opende, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 16mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Opende, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Opende, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Opende, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Opende, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Opende, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Opende, 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).