December weather forecastSmakt, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Smakt, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.5°C (36.5°F) and 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a frosty 9.2°C (48.6°F) in November to a wintry 5.9°C (42.6°F). A mild drop to an average of 2.5°C (36.5°F) marks the nights during December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Smakt, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Smakt, there are 148.1 rainfall days, and 389mm (15.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 11mm (0.43") of snow. In Smakt, during the entire year, snow falls for 9 days and aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Smakt, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Smakt. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Smakt, the average high-temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).

The most humid month in Smakt is December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Smakt, Netherlands, is 88%.

In Smakt, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Smakt. Throughout December, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 11mm (0.43") of snow.

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

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

On the first day of December in Smakt, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Smakt is December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

In Smakt, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Smakt is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Smakt, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°C).

Average pressure in December
Smakt, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Smakt, 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 months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Smakt, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Smakt, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Smakt, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smakt, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Smakt, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 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
Smakt, 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 July (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smakt, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Smakt, 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
Smakt, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Smakt, 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).