December weather forecastContay, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Contay, France, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.7°C (36.9°F) and an average high of 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Temperature

December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a fresh 10°C (50°F) in November to a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F). In Contay, the nightly December temperatures experience a slight descent from daily highs to an average low of 2.7°C (36.9°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Contay, France, is December, when the rain falls for 14.2 days and typically aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Contay, France, are January through March, November and December. In Contay, France, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 11mm (0.43") of snow. Throughout the year, in Contay, France, there are 7.1 snowfall days, and 38mm (1.5") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:58 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Contay is 4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Contay. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Contay, 6.8°C (44.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 2.7°C (36.9°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

The months with the highest humidity in Contay are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Contay, France. Rain falls for 14.2 days and accumulates 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.

In Contay, France, in December, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation.

In Contay, France, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Contay is 8h and 10min.

On the first day of December in Contay, France, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:58 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Contay is 4h.

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

In Contay, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Contay, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°C).

Average pressure in December
Contay, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Contay, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Contay, France

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Contay, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Contay, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Contay, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Contay, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 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
Contay, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Contay, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Contay, 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
Contay, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Contay, 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).