December weather forecastCognac, France

December

Weather in December

Cognac, France, welcomes the winter season in December with temperatures plunging down to an average low of 4.8°C (40.6°F), along with the reappearance of occasional snowfall. The daylight period shortens significantly, signaling longer, colder nights. While the dominant moisture-rich weather fostering 69mm (2.72") of rainfall confirms the onset of a wintry atmosphere, the city exhibits increased wind speeds and gusts, offering a chilly farewell to the year.

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 13°C (55.4°F) in November to a frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F). The nighttime temperature in Cognac, during December, averages of 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Cognac are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Cognac, in December, during 15.3 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cognac, there are 171.4 rainfall days, and 583mm (22.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cognac, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 17:27 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Cognac is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cognac is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Cognac, records 9.8°C (49.6°F), while the low-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Cognac are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Cognac, France, is 85%.

In Cognac, France, during December, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Cognac is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows in Cognac. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Cognac is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Cognac, France, is 8h and 46min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 17:27 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Cognac, France, is 4.7h.

In Cognac, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

13°C

9.8°C

8.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.5km/h

15.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.1

14.3

13.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Cognac, France

Average high temperature in December: 9.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.7°C).

Average low temperature in December: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Cognac, 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 (1014.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Cognac, France

Average wind speed in December: 14.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Cognac, France

Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Cognac, France

Average rainfall in December: 69mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Cognac, France

Average rainfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cognac, France

Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Cognac, France

Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cognac, France

Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Cognac, France

Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cognac, France

Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Cognac, France

Average visibility in December: 9km

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