December weather forecastZalk, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Zalk, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 2.4°C (36.3°F) and 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a frosty 9°C (48.2°F) in November to an icy 5.8°C (42.4°F). Zalk experiences a minimal drop from daytime high temperatures, recording an average low-temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Zalk, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 205mm (8.07") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Zalk. Throughout December, in the average 2 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, in Zalk, there are 8.7 snowfall days, and 32mm (1.26") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 16:31 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Zalk, records 5.8°C (42.4°F), while the low-temperature is 2.4°C (36.3°F).

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

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

In Zalk, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Zalk. Throughout December, in the average 2 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow.

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

In Zalk, the average day length in December is 7h and 46min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 16:31 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Zalk, Netherlands, is December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Zalk is 3.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Zalk, Netherlands, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Zalk, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.8°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 (4.6°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 February (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Zalk, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Zalk, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Zalk, 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
Zalk, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (25mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (10mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Zalk, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zalk, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Zalk, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
Zalk, 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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zalk, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Zalk, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Zalk, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Zalk, 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).