December weather forecastSteenwijk, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Steenwijk, Netherlands, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3°C (37.4°F) and 6.2°C (43.2°F).

Temperature

The high-temperature average in December for Steenwijk is a still chilly 6.2°C (43.2°F), staying closely aligned with November's conditions. In Steenwijk, a slight decrease from the daytime peak is noted during the month of December, with an average low-temperature of 3°C (37.4°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Steenwijk, in December, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189 rainfall days, and 503mm (19.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Steenwijk, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 11mm (0.43") of snow. Throughout the year, in Steenwijk, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 44mm (1.73") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Steenwijk, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 16:23. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 16:29 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Steenwijk are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Steenwijk, the average high-temperature is 6.2°C (43.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 3°C (37.4°F).

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

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

In Steenwijk, in December, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation.

In Steenwijk, Netherlands, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of snow.

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

In Steenwijk, the average day length in December is 7h and 43min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 16:23. On the last day of the month, in Steenwijk, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 16:29 CET.

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Steenwijk, Netherlands.

In Steenwijk, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Steenwijk is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Steenwijk, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3°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 (1°C).

Average pressure in December
Steenwijk, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Steenwijk, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 20.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Steenwijk, 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 (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Steenwijk, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Steenwijk, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Steenwijk, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Steenwijk, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 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
Steenwijk, 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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Steenwijk, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Steenwijk, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Steenwijk, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Steenwijk, 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).