December weather forecastRoodewijk, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Roodewijk, Netherlands, with an average temperature ranging between min 5.2°C (41.4°F) and max 7.8°C (46°F).

Temperature

Roodewijk records an average high-temperature of a frosty 7.8°C (46°F) in December, maintaining a close correlation with November's 10.5°C (50.9°F). In Roodewijk, December is characterized by an average low-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F), indicating a minor drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated. In Roodewijk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172 days and collects up to 388mm (15.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Roodewijk. In Roodewijk, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 48mm (1.89") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Roodewijk, Netherlands, is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:45 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 and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

Roodewijk in December has an average high-temperature of 7.8°C (46°F) and an average low-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Roodewijk is 83%.

In Roodewijk, in December, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation.

In Roodewijk, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 11mm (0.43") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Roodewijk.

The average day length in December is 7h and 55min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of the month, in Roodewijk, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:45 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Roodewijk, Netherlands, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Roodewijk, 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 month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Roodewijk, 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
Roodewijk, 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 months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and July (16.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Roodewijk, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Roodewijk, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Roodewijk, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Roodewijk, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Roodewijk, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.7 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
Roodewijk, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Roodewijk, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Roodewijk, 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
Roodewijk, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Roodewijk, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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