December weather forecastBoutavent, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Boutavent, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.7°C (44.1°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Boutavent sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 9.9°C (49.8°F) to a still frosty 6.7°C (44.1°F). A minimal decline in temperature from daytime highs is anticipated in Boutavent throughout the December nights, averaging a wintry 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Boutavent is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 55mm (2.17") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Boutavent, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 21mm (0.83") of snow. In Boutavent, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.8 days and aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 17:02 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Boutavent is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Boutavent, the average high-temperature is 6.7°C (44.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).

The most humid month in Boutavent, France, is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In Boutavent, France, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Boutavent. Rain falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 55mm (2.17") of precipitation.

In Boutavent, in December, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Boutavent, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 21mm (0.83") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Boutavent, France.

The average day length in December is 8h and 13min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 17:02 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Boutavent, France, is 3.9h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Boutavent is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Boutavent, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°C).

Average pressure in December
Boutavent, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Boutavent, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Boutavent, France

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Boutavent, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Boutavent, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Boutavent, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 21mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (23mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Boutavent, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Boutavent, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Boutavent, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Boutavent, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Boutavent, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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