December weather forecastSchardam, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Schardam, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.6°C (40.3°F) and 6.9°C (44.4°F).

Temperature

December's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.9°C (44.4°F), slightly deviating from November's 9.8°C (49.6°F). Schardam's nocturnal average in December closely mirrors its daytime temperatures, settling at a cold 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Schardam, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated. In Schardam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 268mm (10.55") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Schardam are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, in Schardam, there are 10.3 snowfall days, and 26mm (1.02") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Schardam.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.3h 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Schardam, 6.9°C (44.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 4.6°C (40.3°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

In December, in Schardam, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

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

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

On the first day of December in Schardam, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

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

In Schardam, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Schardam is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Schardam, 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
Schardam, 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
Schardam, 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
Schardam, 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
Schardam, 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
Schardam, 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
Schardam, 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
Schardam, 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
Schardam, 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 18min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Schardam, 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
Schardam, 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
Schardam, 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
Schardam, 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).