December weather forecastPapignies, Belgium

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Papignies, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.3°C (36.1°F) and 6.4°C (43.5°F).

Temperature

Papignies records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a chilly 9.7°C (49.5°F) in November to a still frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F). Throughout December nights, Papignies records a consistent low-temperature averaging a cold 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 17.4 days and typically aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Papignies. In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of snow is accumulated. In Papignies, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.5 days and aggregates up to 110mm (4.33") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 16:49 CET.

Sunshine

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

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Papignies experiences an average high-temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F) and a low-temperature of 2.3°C (36.1°F).

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

In Papignies, Belgium, during December, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

In Papignies, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.

In Papignies, the average day length in December is 8h and 4min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 16:49 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

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

In Papignies, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Papignies, Belgium

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°C).

Average pressure in December
Papignies, Belgium

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Papignies, Belgium

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Papignies, Belgium

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Papignies, Belgium

  • Average rainfall in December: 65mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Papignies, Belgium

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Papignies, Belgium

  • Average snowfall in December: 19mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (42mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Papignies, Belgium

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Papignies, Belgium

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Papignies, Belgium

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Papignies, Belgium

  • 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
Papignies, Belgium

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Papignies, Belgium

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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