December weather forecastWelsum, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Welsum, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 5.6°C (42.1°F) and 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 8.9°C (48°F) in November to a cold 5.6°C (42.1°F). Welsum registers a steady nighttime temperature averaging a still wintry 2.4°C (36.3°F) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Welsum, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Welsum, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 193mm (7.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Welsum, Netherlands, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of snow. In Welsum, Netherlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:32 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Welsum, 5.6°C (42.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 2.4°C (36.3°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

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

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

In Welsum, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.

In Welsum, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 7mm (0.28") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Welsum, Netherlands, is 7h and 47min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:26. On the last day of the month, in Welsum, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:32 CET.

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Welsum, Netherlands.

In Welsum, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Welsum, Netherlands, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Welsum, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Welsum, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Welsum, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Welsum, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Welsum, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (24mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Welsum, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Welsum, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Welsum, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 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
Welsum, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Welsum, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Welsum, 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
Welsum, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Welsum, 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).