December weather forecastRijen, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Rijen, Netherlands, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.5°C (36.5°F) and max 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a still frosty 6.3°C (43.3°F). A modest dip in temperatures to an average of 2.5°C (36.5°F) is observed throughout Rijen's December nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Rijen, Netherlands, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. In Rijen, Netherlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145 days and collects up to 248mm (9.76") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Rijen, in December, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 10mm (0.39") of snow. In Rijen, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.6 days and aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 16:40 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Rijen, records 6.3°C (43.3°F), while the low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).

With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month in Rijen, Netherlands.

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

In December, in Rijen, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Rijen, Netherlands, in December, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 10mm (0.39") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Rijen, Netherlands, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

In Rijen, the average day length in December is 7h and 55min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 16:40 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Rijen, Netherlands, is 3.3h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rijen, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Rijen, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rijen, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rijen, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Rijen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (29mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rijen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rijen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 10mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Rijen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.3 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
Rijen, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rijen, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Rijen, 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
Rijen, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Rijen, 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).