December weather forecastZoelen, Netherlands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Zoelen, Netherlands, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.9°C (42.6°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's chilly 9.2°C (48.6°F) to an icy 5.9°C (42.6°F). During the month of December, Zoelen's average nighttime temperature closely mirrors its daytime counterpart, at 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Zoelen, Netherlands, during December, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 203.8 rainfall days, and 544mm (21.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Zoelen. In Zoelen, in December, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 94mm (3.7") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:37 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Zoelen. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Zoelen, in December, the average high-temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).

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

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

In December, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Zoelen, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, in Zoelen, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:37 CET.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Zoelen, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Zoelen, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Zoelen, 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
Zoelen, 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
Zoelen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Zoelen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (14.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zoelen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (34mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Zoelen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 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
Zoelen, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zoelen, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and August (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Zoelen, 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
Zoelen, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Zoelen, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and December (8km).