December weather forecastWijchen, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Wijchen, Netherlands, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.5°C (36.5°F) and an average high of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Wijchen experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a frosty 9.3°C (48.7°F) in November to an icy 5.8°C (42.4°F). Wijchen notes a consistent average low-temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wijchen, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wijchen, Netherlands, there are 174.3 rainfall days, and 417mm (16.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Wijchen, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow. Throughout the year, in Wijchen, there are 10 snowfall days, and 66mm (2.6") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Wijchen, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.4h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Wijchen, is 5.8°C (42.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Wijchen, Netherlands, is 89%.

In Wijchen, Netherlands, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

In December, in Wijchen, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 16mm (0.63") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

In Wijchen, Netherlands, the average day length in December is 7h and 53min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, in Wijchen, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Wijchen, Netherlands, is 3.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Wijchen, Netherlands, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wijchen, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°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 (1°C).

Average pressure in December
Wijchen, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.2mbar

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
Wijchen, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Wijchen, 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
Wijchen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Wijchen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wijchen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 16mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Wijchen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.3 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
Wijchen, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wijchen, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Wijchen, 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
Wijchen, 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 August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Wijchen, 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).