December weather forecastRetranchement, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Retranchement, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7.8°C (46°F) and an average low of 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Temperature

The shift into December finds Retranchement at an average high-temperature of a chilly 7.8°C (46°F), closely comparable to November's conditions. A minimal decline in temperature from daytime highs is anticipated throughout the December nights, averaging a wintry 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Retranchement are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Retranchement, in December, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Retranchement, during the entire year, the rain falls for 198.9 days and collects up to 639mm (25.16") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Retranchement, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 16mm (0.63") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.8 snowfall days, and 61mm (2.4") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:41. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Retranchement are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Retranchement, the average high-temperature is 7.8°C (46°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.2°C (41.4°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

In Retranchement, in December, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation.

In Retranchement, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 16mm (0.63") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 7h and 57min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:41. On the last day of the month, in Retranchement, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

10.6°C

7.8°C

6.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

23.9km/h

26.6km/h

24.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.3

7.2

9.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Retranchement, Netherlands

Average high temperature in December: 7.8°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 (6.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (3.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Retranchement, Netherlands

Average pressure in December: 1015.2mbar

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
Retranchement, Netherlands

Average wind speed in December: 25.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and July (16.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Retranchement, Netherlands

Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August and September (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Retranchement, Netherlands

Average rainfall in December: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (73mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Retranchement, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Retranchement, Netherlands

Average snowfall in December: 16mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (20mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Retranchement, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Retranchement, Netherlands

Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Retranchement, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Retranchement, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Retranchement, 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 39).

Average visibility in December
Retranchement, Netherlands

Average visibility in December: 9km

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