December weather forecast
Heerlen, Netherlands

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Weather in December

Approaching the end of the year, Heerlen transitions into a true winter wonderland during December. The weather witnesses depleted temperatures, enhanced wind speeds, and increased snowfall compared to November. This month hosts Christmas, undoubtedly amplifying the joy and magic synonymous with a white winter. An increase in snowfall from 5mm (0.2") in November to 39mm (1.54") in December supports the spirit of the season with a potential white Christmas. Concurrently, the year in Heerlen concludes on a chilling yet festive note.

Temperature

Heerlen's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a cold 5.7°C (42.3°F). Heerlen welcomes an average low temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F) in December, a gentle shift from the day's high.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Heerlen, Netherlands. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Heerlen, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 147mm (5.79") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Heerlen, Netherlands, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of December, in Heerlen, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Heerlen, Netherlands. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Heerlen?

In Heerlen, in December, the average high-temperature is 5.7°C (42.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.9°C (35.4°F).

What are the most humid months in Heerlen?

The months with the highest humidity in Heerlen, Netherlands, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in December in Heerlen?

In Heerlen, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

What is the wettest month in Heerlen?

The month with the most rainfall in Heerlen, Netherlands, is December, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Heerlen in December?

In December, in Heerlen, Netherlands, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Heerlen in December?

In December, in Heerlen, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 39mm (1.54") of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Heerlen?

December has the shortest days of the year in Heerlen, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Heerlen have in December?

The average day length in December in Heerlen is 8h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Heerlen?

On the first day of December in Heerlen, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Heerlen?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Heerlen, Netherlands.

How long on average sun shines in December in Heerlen?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Heerlen, Netherlands, is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Heerlen?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Heerlen?

In Heerlen, Netherlands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Heerlen, Netherlands

Average temperature in December - Heerlen, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Heerlen, Netherlands

Average pressure in December - Heerlen, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Heerlen, Netherlands

Average wind speed in December - Heerlen, 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 (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Heerlen, Netherlands

Average humidity in December - Heerlen, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Heerlen, Netherlands

Average rainfall in December - Heerlen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Heerlen, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in December - Heerlen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Heerlen, Netherlands

Average snowfall in December - Heerlen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in December: 39mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (48mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Heerlen, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in December - Heerlen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Heerlen, Netherlands

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Heerlen, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Heerlen, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in December - Heerlen, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and October (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Heerlen, Netherlands

Average UV index in December - Heerlen, 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
Heerlen, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in December - Heerlen, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Heerlen, Netherlands

Average visibility in December - Heerlen, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

Heerlen, Netherlands

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