December weather forecastBénodet, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bénodet, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 7°C (44.6°F) and max 10.5°C (50.9°F).

Temperature

Bénodet's December showcases an average high-temperature of a still fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F), hardly distinct from November's 12.5°C (54.5°F). Throughout December, Bénodet observes a steady low-temperature average of 7°C (44.6°F), reflecting a minor dip from daytime highs.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 19.5 days and typically aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Bénodet. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Bénodet, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Bénodet, the average seawater temperature in December is 12.7°C (54.9°F).
Note: Dipping into 12.7°C (54.9°F) below 10°C (50°F) is possible with the right protection; absent that, anticipate cold shock and hampered breathing. Swimming momentarily at 13°C (55.4°F) can be jarring.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bénodet.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 17:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:05 and sunset at 17:33 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Bénodet.

UV index

In Bénodet, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 10.5°C (50.9°F) and a low-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F).

December is the most humid month in Bénodet, France, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

The average relative humidity in December in Bénodet, France, is 85%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.5 days and accumulates 95mm (3.74") of precipitation.

In Bénodet, in December, during 19.5 rainfall days, 95mm (3.74") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Bénodet. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

In December, the average sea temperature in Bénodet is 12.7°C (54.9°F). Swimming in 12.7°C (54.9°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

The month with the shortest days in Bénodet, France, is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 28min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 17:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:05 and sunset at 17:33 CET.

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Bénodet, France.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

In Bénodet, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bénodet, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 10.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Bénodet, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1018mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bénodet, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 20.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bénodet, France

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Bénodet, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 95mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (95mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bénodet, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bénodet, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bénodet, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Bénodet, France

  • Average sea temperature in December: 12.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (10.3°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bénodet, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Bénodet, France

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bénodet, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Bénodet, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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