December weather forecastAgen, France

December

Weather in December

December, the final month of the year, heralds winter's arrival with temperatures lowering to an average high of 10.1°C (50.2°F) and a low of 4.3°C (39.7°F). A high amount of rainfall of approximately 48mm (1.89") is quite usual for the month, which is comparable to April's precipitation levels. The daylight hours, mirroring the onset of winter, reduce further to a yearly low of 8.9. With the least amount of sunshine hours, 5.3 out of the 24, December indeed brings the shortest days of the year. Despite the chill and diminishing daylight, December holds its own charm with festive decorations dotting this French city.

Temperature

Agen's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a mild 13.5°C (56.3°F) in November to a fresh 10.1°C (50.2°F). During December, the average low-temperature in Agen, France, is an icy 4.3°C (39.7°F).

Humidity

In Agen, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, in Agen, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 505mm (19.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Agen. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Agen, during the entire year, snow falls for 3 days and aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Agen.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 17:28 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Agen is 5.3h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Agen is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Agen experiences an average high-temperature of 10.1°C (50.2°F) and a low-temperature of 4.3°C (39.7°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Agen, France, is 84%.

In Agen, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Agen, France. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Agen.

In Agen, the average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 17:28 CET.

In Agen, France, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Agen, France, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Agen, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 10.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Agen, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Agen, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (8.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Agen, France

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Agen, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 48mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and November (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Agen, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10 days).

Average snowfall in December
Agen, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Agen, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Agen, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Agen, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Agen, France

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Agen, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Agen, France

  • 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).