December weather forecastBéthincourt, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Béthincourt, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 0.5°C (32.9°F).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a frosty 8°C (46.4°F) in November to a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F). Béthincourt, in December, registers an average low temperature of 0.5°C (32.9°F), showing a minute reduction from daily highs.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 92%, December is the most humid month in Béthincourt.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Béthincourt is December, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 56mm (2.2") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Béthincourt, France, there are 23.6 snowfall days, and 203mm (7.99") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:50 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Béthincourt. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 0.5°C (32.9°F) respectively.

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

The average relative humidity in December in Béthincourt, France, is 92%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.

In Béthincourt, in December, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 74mm (2.91") of accumulated precipitation.

In Béthincourt, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 56mm (2.2") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Béthincourt, France, is 8h and 17min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:50 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Béthincourt, France, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Béthincourt, France, is 3h.

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

In Béthincourt, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Béthincourt, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Béthincourt, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Béthincourt, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10km/h).

Average humidity in December
Béthincourt, France

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Béthincourt, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 74mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Béthincourt, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Béthincourt, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 56mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (62mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Béthincourt, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Béthincourt, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Béthincourt, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June, November and December (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Béthincourt, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Béthincourt, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Béthincourt, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (7km).