December weather forecastRisdam, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Risdam, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 6.9°C (44.4°F) and an average low of 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Risdam's weather records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.9°C (44.4°F), marking little difference from November's 9.8°C (49.6°F). Throughout December, a modest shift from daytime highs is anticipated, with an average low-temperature of 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Risdam, Netherlands, during December, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. In Risdam, Netherlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 266mm (10.47") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Risdam. Throughout December, in the average 2 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Risdam, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.3 days and aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Risdam are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Risdam experiences an average high-temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F) and a low-temperature of 4.6°C (40.3°F).

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

In Risdam, Netherlands, during December, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Risdam. Throughout December, in the average 2 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 7h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Risdam, Netherlands, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Risdam, Netherlands, is 3.6h.

January, February, November 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 in Risdam is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents 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

9.8°C

6.9°C

5.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

22.8km/h

26.2km/h

24.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.2

9.7

12.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Risdam, Netherlands

Average high temperature in December: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°C).

Average low temperature in December: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Risdam, Netherlands

Average pressure in December: 1013.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Risdam, Netherlands

Average wind speed in December: 24.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Risdam, 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 (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Risdam, Netherlands

Average rainfall in December: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (37mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (8mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Risdam, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Risdam, Netherlands

Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Risdam, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 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
Risdam, 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 36min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Risdam, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Risdam, 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
Risdam, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Risdam, 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).