December weather forecastPetten, Netherlands
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Petten, Netherlands, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.2°C (46.8°F) and 6.1°C (43°F).Temperature
December commences with an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.2°C (46.8°F), showing little deviation from November's 10.5°C (50.9°F). December sees a slight dip to an average low temperature of 6.1°C (43°F) from the daytime highs.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Petten is 81%.Rainfall
In Petten, Netherlands, in December, during 19.7 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Petten, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.9 days and collects up to 393mm (15.47") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Petten, Netherlands, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of snow. Throughout the year, in Petten, there are 7.1 snowfall days, and 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:53 and sunset at 16:35 CET.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Petten are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Petten, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in December: 8.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (5.7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 6.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.5°C).
Average pressure in December
Petten, Netherlands
- Average pressure in December: 1013.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.5mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Petten, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in December: 33.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (33.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (21.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Petten, Netherlands
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Petten, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in December: 41mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (13mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Petten, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Petten, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in December: 5mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Petten, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Petten, Netherlands
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Petten, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Petten, 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
Petten, Netherlands
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Petten, Netherlands
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
