December weather forecastSteenplaats, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Steenplaats, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.3°C (37.9°F) and 6.5°C (43.7°F).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a still chilly 6.5°C (43.7°F). The nights of December are characterized by an average low-temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F), subtly descending from daytime highs.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 87%, December is the most humid month in Steenplaats, Netherlands.

Rainfall

In December, in Steenplaats, the rain falls for 17.9 days. Throughout December, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated. In Steenplaats, Netherlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.9 days and collects up to 550mm (21.65") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Steenplaats, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 18mm (0.71") of snow is typically accumulated. In Steenplaats, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.7 days and aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:41 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Steenplaats, with an average of 3.6h 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 Steenplaats. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Steenplaats, Netherlands, are 6.5°C (43.7°F) and 3.3°C (37.9°F) respectively.

December is the most humid month in Steenplaats, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

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

In Steenplaats, in December, during 17.9 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Steenplaats, Netherlands, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Steenplaats, Netherlands, is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Steenplaats is 7h and 53min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:41 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

In Steenplaats, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

9.5°C

6.5°C

5.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.7km/h

19.2km/h

18.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.4

9.4

11.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Steenplaats, Netherlands

Average high temperature in December: 6.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

Average low temperature in December: 3.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Steenplaats, Netherlands

Average pressure in December: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Steenplaats, Netherlands

Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Steenplaats, Netherlands

Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Steenplaats, Netherlands

Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Steenplaats, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Steenplaats, Netherlands

Average snowfall in December: 18mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Steenplaats, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Steenplaats, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Steenplaats, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Steenplaats, 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
Steenplaats, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Steenplaats, 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).