December weather forecastTholen, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tholen, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 6.6°C (43.9°F) and an average low of 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Temperature

A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from a cool 10°C (50°F) in November to a frosty 6.6°C (43.9°F). Night temperatures in December exhibit a subtle decrease, settling at an average of 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Tholen is December, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Tholen, Netherlands, during December, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of snow. Throughout the year, in Tholen, there are 12.9 snowfall days, and 96mm (3.78") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Tholen, the average seawater temperature in December is 9.5°C (49.1°F).
Note: With an efficient thermal swimsuit, one can navigate 9.5°C (49.1°F) even if it's colder than 10°C (50°F); otherwise, rapid cold shock and breathlessness might set in. Barely wading at 13°C (55.4°F) feels chilly.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:43 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tholen 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 ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Tholen, is 6.6°C (43.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 3.5°C (38.3°F).

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation.

In December, in Tholen, the rain falls for 18.9 days. Throughout December, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Tholen, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 26mm (1.02") of snow is accumulated.

In Tholen, the average seawater temperature in December is 9.5°C (49.1°F). Swimming in 9.5°C (49.1°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

December has the shortest days of the year in Tholen, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Tholen, Netherlands, is 7h and 55min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of the month, in Tholen, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:43 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Tholen is December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

In Tholen, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

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

In Tholen, Netherlands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Tholen, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Tholen, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Tholen, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Tholen, 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
Tholen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Tholen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (14.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tholen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 26mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (33mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Tholen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Tholen, Netherlands

  • Average sea temperature in December: 9.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (6.6°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tholen, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tholen, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Tholen, 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
Tholen, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Tholen, 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).