December weather forecastSteensel, Netherlands
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Steensel, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 6°C (42.8°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F).Temperature
December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's 9.4°C (48.9°F) to a still frosty 6°C (42.8°F). During December, the nighttime temperatures align closely with the daytime averages, measuring a wintry 2.5°C (36.5°F).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.Rainfall
The wettest months are July, August and December, with an average 32mm (1.26") of rainfall.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Steensel, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of snow. Throughout the year, in Steensel, Netherlands, there are 12.3 snowfall days, and 79mm (3.11") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Steensel, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:43 and sunset at 16:40 CET.
Sunshine
With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Steensel.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Steensel, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in December: 6°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Steensel, Netherlands
- Average pressure in December: 1015.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.3mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Steensel, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in December: 17.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Steensel, 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
Steensel, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in December: 32mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July, August and December (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Steensel, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Steensel, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in December: 17mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (32mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Steensel, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Steensel, Netherlands
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Steensel, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in December: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Steensel, 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
Steensel, 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 42).
Average visibility in December
Steensel, 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).
