December weather forecastAvignon, France
December
Weather in December
December witnesses the return of winter, with temperatures plummeting from 4°C (39.2°F) to 10.5°C (50.9°F). Emulating the onset of January, December reinstates the chilly winter weather. However, the snowfall remains negligible, thus not posing a barrier for locals and visitors. Despite being winter, the city gets a decent amount of sunshine, relieving residents from an incessant grey landscape. December surely makes a route back to winter, but it does so with grace and sobriety.Temperature
December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F) to a fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F). December brings an average low-temperature of 4°C (39.2°F) to Avignon.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Avignon, France, are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Avignon, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Avignon, France, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.7 days and collects up to 353mm (13.9") of precipitation.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of December, in Avignon, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 17:12 CET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 6.1h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Avignon is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Avignon, France
- Average high temperature in December: 10.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (31.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Avignon, France
- Average pressure in December: 1020.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.8mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Avignon, France
- Average wind speed in December: 12.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Avignon, France
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (55%).
Average rainfall in December
Avignon, France
- Average rainfall in December: 29mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (13mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Avignon, France
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Avignon, France
- Average snowfall in December: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Avignon, France
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.5 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
Avignon, France
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Avignon, France
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Avignon, France
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Avignon, France
- Average cloud cover in December: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in December
Avignon, France
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, October, November and December (9km).
