December weather forecastCaen, France
December
Weather in December
Resumed by a typical winter setting, December in Caen, France, exhibits a chilly embrace with a generous dose of snow. The temperate decline from November to December marks the commencing winter celebrations. Snow makes a grand return after a long pause, amounting to 10mm (0.39") of a white veil over the city. This captures the essence of December, setting up a true Winter Wonderland. With January looming on the horizon, the city prepares itself for the New Year under a white canopy, bringing the weather cycle full circle.Temperature
Caen observes an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.7°C (47.7°F) in December, barely different from 11°C (51.8°F) in November. Caen marks an average drop to an icy 5.1°C (41.2°F) during nighttime in December, following the high of the day.Humidity
In Caen, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
The wettest months are November and December, with an average 59mm (2.32") of rainfall.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Caen. In Caen, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 10mm (0.39") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Caen, there are 8.6 snowfall days, and 48mm (1.89") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Caen.On the first day of December in Caen, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:56 and sunset at 17:13 CET.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Caen, France, is 4.4h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Average temperature in December
Caen, France
- Average high temperature in December: 8.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 5.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Caen, France
- Average pressure in December: 1017.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.3mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Caen, France
- Average wind speed in December: 23.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Caen, France
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
Average rainfall in December
Caen, France
- Average rainfall in December: 59mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (27mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Caen, France
- Average rainfall days in December: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Caen, France
- Average snowfall in December: 10mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (18mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Caen, France
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Caen, 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: 4h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Caen, France
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January, February and November (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Caen, France
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Caen, France
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Caen, France
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, June and November (9km).
