December weather forecastStaphorst, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Staphorst, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 2.4°C (36.3°F) and 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a frosty 9°C (48.2°F) in November to a wintry 5.8°C (42.4°F). An average low-temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F) is witnessed throughout the month of December, a mere drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Staphorst, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Staphorst, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 205mm (8.07") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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

December has the least sunshine of the year in Staphorst, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Staphorst, is 5.8°C (42.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.4°C (36.3°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Staphorst is 89%.

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

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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.

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.

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

In Staphorst, 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 Staphorst, Netherlands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Staphorst, 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
Staphorst, 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
Staphorst, 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
Staphorst, 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
Staphorst, 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
Staphorst, 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
Staphorst, 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
Staphorst, 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
Staphorst, 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
Staphorst, 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
Staphorst, 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
Staphorst, 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
Staphorst, 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).