December weather forecastZeddam, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Zeddam, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 2.1°C (35.8°F) and 5.6°C (42.1°F).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's chilly 9°C (48.2°F) to a cold 5.6°C (42.1°F). Throughout December, a modest shift from daytime highs is anticipated in Zeddam, with an average low-temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Zeddam, Netherlands, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Zeddam, there are 116.6 rainfall days, and 152mm (5.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Zeddam, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Zeddam, during the entire year, snow falls for 11 days and aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.5h 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. 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 Zeddam, Netherlands, during December is 5.6°C (42.1°F) and the low-temperature is 2.1°C (35.8°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Zeddam is 89%.

In Zeddam, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 6mm (0.24") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zeddam.

In Zeddam, Netherlands, the average day length in December is 7h and 52min.

On the first day of December in Zeddam, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

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

In Zeddam, Netherlands, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Zeddam, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.6°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 (4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°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 (0.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Zeddam, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Zeddam, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Zeddam, 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
Zeddam, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Zeddam, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zeddam, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

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
Zeddam, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Zeddam, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zeddam, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Zeddam, 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
Zeddam, 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 42).

Average visibility in December
Zeddam, 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).