December weather forecastChantes, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chantes, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 5.5°C (41.9°F) and an average low of 0.7°C (33.3°F).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Chantes observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 9.2°C (48.6°F) in November to a wintry 5.5°C (41.9°F). During the nights of December, Chantes maintains an almost steady temperature with an average low of 0.7°C (33.3°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Chantes, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Chantes. Rain falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Chantes, France. In Chantes, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 44mm (1.73") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.6 snowfall days, and 215mm (8.46") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:54 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Chantes are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

Chantes in December has an average high-temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 0.7°C (33.3°F).

With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month in Chantes, France.

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

The month with the most rainfall in Chantes, France, is December, when the rain falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.

In Chantes, in December, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation.

In Chantes, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 44mm (1.73") of snow.

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

In Chantes, France, the average day length in December is 8h and 31min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, in Chantes, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:54 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Chantes, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Chantes is 4.3h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Chantes is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Chantes, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Chantes, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Chantes, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Chantes, France

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Chantes, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 84mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (84mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (30mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Chantes, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chantes, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 44mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (81mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Chantes, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chantes, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Chantes, 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
Chantes, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Chantes, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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