December weather forecastSweikhuizen, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Sweikhuizen, Netherlands, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.2°C (36°F) and 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's frosty 9.6°C (49.3°F) to an icy 5.9°C (42.6°F). Sweikhuizen records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 2.2°C (36°F) in December, slightly lower than the daytime high.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Sweikhuizen are June and December, with an average 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sweikhuizen are January through March, November and December. In Sweikhuizen, Netherlands, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 31mm (1.22") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sweikhuizen, Netherlands, there are 17.6 snowfall days, and 132mm (5.2") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sweikhuizen, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 16:40 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Sweikhuizen, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sweikhuizen are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

In Sweikhuizen, 5.9°C (42.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 2.2°C (36°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

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

The wettest months in Sweikhuizen, Netherlands, are June and December, with an average 49mm (1.93") of rainfall.

In Sweikhuizen, Netherlands, in December, during 15.5 rainfall days, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Sweikhuizen, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 31mm (1.22") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Sweikhuizen, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Sweikhuizen, Netherlands, is 8h and 1min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 16:40 CET.

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In Sweikhuizen, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Sweikhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sweikhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sweikhuizen, 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
Sweikhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sweikhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sweikhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 31mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (46mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sweikhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Sweikhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sweikhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sweikhuizen, 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
Sweikhuizen, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Sweikhuizen, 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).