December weather forecastRouveen, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Rouveen, Netherlands, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.4°C (36.3°F) and max 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Temperature

Rouveen observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 9°C (48.2°F) to a cold 5.8°C (42.4°F). December nights witness a mild cool down to an average low of 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Rouveen is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Rouveen, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. In Rouveen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.3 days and collects up to 205mm (8.07") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow. In Rouveen, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.7 days and aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Rouveen, Netherlands, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Rouveen, Netherlands, vary between a high-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and a low-temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F).

With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month in Rouveen.

In Rouveen, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

In Rouveen, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Rouveen. Throughout December, in the average 2 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In Rouveen, Netherlands, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rouveen.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rouveen, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Rouveen, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rouveen, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rouveen, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Rouveen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (25mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (10mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rouveen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rouveen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rouveen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
Rouveen, 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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rouveen, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Rouveen, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Rouveen, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Rouveen, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).