December weather forecastBenest, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benest, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 9.3°C (48.7°F) and 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Temperature

As December arrives, Benest's weather displays a minor decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's fresh 12.5°C (54.5°F) to a chilly 9.3°C (48.7°F). Throughout December, Benest experiences a low-temperature average of 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Benest are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In December, in Benest, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated. In Benest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.6 days and collects up to 496mm (19.53") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Benest is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Benest.
On the first day of December in Benest, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 17:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 17:22 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Benest experiences an average high-temperature of 9.3°C (48.7°F) and a low-temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F).

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

In Benest, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Benest, France, is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows in Benest. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Benest is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

In Benest, the average day length in December is 8h and 43min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 17:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 17:22 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Benest, France, is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Benest is 4.6h.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 9.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Benest, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Benest, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Benest, France

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Benest, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Benest, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Benest, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Benest, 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
Benest, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Benest, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Benest, France

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Benest, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Benest, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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