December weather forecastVolthe, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Volthe, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 5.3°C (41.5°F) and 2°C (35.6°F).

Temperature

Volthe's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a chilly 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to a wintry 5.3°C (41.5°F). Registering an almost steady temperature, Volthe's nights in December see an average low of 2°C (35.6°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Volthe, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In December, in Volthe, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Volthe, there are 188.3 rainfall days, and 475mm (18.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Volthe. The months with the most snowfall in Volthe, Netherlands, are February and December, with an average 18mm (0.71") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:28 CET.

Sunshine

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

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Volthe experiences an average high-temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F) and a low-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F).

The most humid month in Volthe is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In Volthe, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

In Volthe, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 18mm (0.71") of accumulated snow.

In Volthe, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 18mm (0.71") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Volthe, Netherlands.

In December, the average day length in Volthe is 7h and 47min.

On the first day of December in Volthe, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:28 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Volthe, Netherlands, 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 Volthe, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Volthe, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Volthe, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Volthe, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Volthe, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Volthe, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Volthe, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Volthe, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 18mm

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (18mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Volthe, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.7 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
Volthe, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Volthe, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Volthe, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Volthe, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Volthe, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).