December weather forecastSchaesberg, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Schaesberg, Netherlands, with an average temperature ranging between max 5.7°C (42.3°F) and min 1.9°C (35.4°F).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a cold 5.7°C (42.3°F). Schaesberg observes a minimal variance in temperature, with a consistent average low of 1.9°C (35.4°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Schaesberg, Netherlands. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 39mm (1.54") of snow is accumulated. In Schaesberg, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 147mm (5.79") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:39 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, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Schaesberg experiences an average high-temperature of 5.7°C (42.3°F) and a low-temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Schaesberg, Netherlands, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In Schaesberg, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

The month with the most rainfall in Schaesberg, Netherlands, is December, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

In Schaesberg, in December, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation.

In Schaesberg, Netherlands, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Schaesberg, Netherlands.

In December, the average day length in Schaesberg, Netherlands, is 8h and 2min.

On the first day of December in Schaesberg, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Schaesberg, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Schaesberg, Netherlands, is 3.5h.

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

In Schaesberg, 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
Schaesberg, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Schaesberg, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Schaesberg, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Schaesberg, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Schaesberg, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Schaesberg, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February, September and October (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Schaesberg, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 39mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (48mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Schaesberg, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Schaesberg, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
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 August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Schaesberg, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Schaesberg, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Schaesberg, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Schaesberg, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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