December weather forecastPurmer, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Purmer, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.6°C (40.3°F) and max 7.2°C (45°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December brings an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.2°C (45°F), nearly identical to November's 9.9°C (49.8°F). Purmer registers a subtle dip to an average of 4.6°C (40.3°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Purmer, in December, during 17.5 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Purmer, there are 175.8 rainfall days, and 509mm (20.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Purmer, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Purmer, the average high-temperature is 7.2°C (45°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.6°C (40.3°F).

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

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

In Purmer, in December, during 17.5 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

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

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

On the first day of December in Purmer, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Purmer is December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Purmer, Netherlands, is 3.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Purmer is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Purmer, 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
Purmer, 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
Purmer, 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
Purmer, 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
Purmer, 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
Purmer, 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
Purmer, 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
Purmer, 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
Purmer, 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
Purmer, 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
Purmer, 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
Purmer, 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
Purmer, 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).