December weather forecastWesthem, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Westhem, Netherlands, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.4°C (39.9°F) and max 6.9°C (44.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of December reveals an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.9°C (44.4°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. A consistent average low of 4.4°C (39.9°F) is noted throughout December, only a small step down from its daytime high.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Westhem, in December, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Westhem, Netherlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.1 days and collects up to 390mm (15.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Westhem, during December, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow. In Westhem, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.8 days and aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Westhem, records 6.9°C (44.4°F), while the low-temperature is 4.4°C (39.9°F).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

In Westhem, during December, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 9mm (0.35") of snow is accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 7h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Westhem, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Westhem, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Westhem, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 26.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Westhem, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Westhem, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Westhem, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westhem, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Westhem, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 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 daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Westhem, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westhem, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Westhem, 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
Westhem, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Westhem, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).