December weather forecast
Emmen, Netherlands

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Weather in December

The climate in December in Emmen represents a full immersion into the winter season, bringing with it significantly cooler conditions compared to November. Resultant from December's rapid temperature drop, snowfall sees a steep increase, reaching up to 32mm (1.26"), turning the city into a winter wonderland. Increased cloud coverage and the chill in the air perfectly encapsulate winter feelings in and around the city. Despite the short daylight hours, the city is lit up with festive holiday lights, providing a stark contrast to the dreary weather. As January looms in the horizon, no drastic changes in climate are expected, continuing the winter conditions.

Temperature

December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to an icy 5.3°C (41.5°F). Emmen nights in December witness a mild cool down to an average temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Emmen, Netherlands, in December, during 17.5 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Emmen, Netherlands, there are 203.1 rainfall days, and 528mm (20.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Emmen are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Emmen is December, when snow falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:20. On the last day of December, in Emmen, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:26 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 in Emmen. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Emmen during December?

In December, in Emmen, the average high-temperature is 5.3°C (41.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.1°C (35.8°F).

What is the most humid month in Emmen?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Emmen?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Emmen?

In Emmen, in December, during 17.5 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Emmen?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Emmen?

In Emmen, Netherlands, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Emmen?

December has the shortest days of the year in Emmen, Netherlands, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Emmen?

In Emmen, the average day length in December is 7h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Emmen?

On the first day of December in Emmen, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:26 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Emmen?

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Emmen.

How long on average sun shines in December in Emmen?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Emmen?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Emmen?

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

Average temperature in December - Emmen, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Emmen, Netherlands

Average pressure in December - Emmen, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in December: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Emmen, Netherlands

Average wind speed in December - Emmen, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Emmen, Netherlands

Average humidity in December - Emmen, 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
Emmen, Netherlands

Average rainfall in December - Emmen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in December: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Emmen, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in December - Emmen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Emmen, Netherlands

Average snowfall in December - Emmen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in December: 32mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (32mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Emmen, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in December - Emmen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 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
Emmen, Netherlands

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Emmen, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min

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 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Emmen, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in December - Emmen, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Emmen, Netherlands

Average UV index in December - Emmen, 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
Emmen, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in December - Emmen, 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 42).

Average visibility in December
Emmen, Netherlands

Average visibility in December - Emmen, 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).

Emmen, Netherlands

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