December weather forecastSittard, Netherlands
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Sittard, Netherlands, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.3°C (43.3°F) and 2.2°C (36°F).Temperature
The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 9.6°C (49.3°F) in November to a still frosty 6.3°C (43.3°F). December nights in Sittard witness a slight temperature decrease, averaging at a wintry 2.2°C (36°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 87%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Sittard, Netherlands, in December, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sittard, there are 167.5 rainfall days, and 419mm (16.5") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sittard, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 33mm (1.3") of snow is typically accumulated. In Sittard, Netherlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.4 days and aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 16:39 CET.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Sittard, Netherlands, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sittard, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 2.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.9°C).
Average pressure in December
Sittard, Netherlands
- Average pressure in December: 1016.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Sittard, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in December: 17.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Sittard, Netherlands
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Sittard, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in December: 42mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Sittard, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sittard, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in December: 33mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (40mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Sittard, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Sittard, Netherlands
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sittard, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Sittard, 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
Sittard, 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
Sittard, Netherlands
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
