December weather forecastCarves, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carves, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 8.7°C (47.7°F) and min 2.7°C (36.9°F).

Temperature

Carves's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 12.2°C (54°F) in November to a frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F). Carves records a mean low-temperature of 2.7°C (36.9°F) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Carves, France, during December, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. In Carves, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148 days and collects up to 391mm (15.39") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Carves are January, February, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 5mm (0.2") of snow is accumulated. In Carves, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.5 days and aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of December, in Carves, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 17:24 CET.

Sunshine

In Carves, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Carves are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Carves experiences an average high-temperature of 8.7°C (47.7°F) and a low-temperature of 2.7°C (36.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Carves, France.

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Carves, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation.

In Carves, France, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Carves.

The average day length in December in Carves, France, is 8h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of the month, in Carves, France, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 17:24 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Carves is 4.7h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Carves, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Carves, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Carves, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Carves, France

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Carves, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (42mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Carves, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carves, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Carves, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Carves, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carves, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Carves, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Carves, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Carves, France

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, November and December (7km).