December weather forecastCourrières, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Courrières, France, with an average temperature varying between 2.7°C (36.9°F) and 6.9°C (44.4°F).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 10°C (50°F) in November to a chilly 6.9°C (44.4°F). Courrières maintains a minor drop in temperature during December nights, with averages of 2.7°C (36.9°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Courrières. Rain falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Courrières, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow. In Courrières, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.2 days and aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Courrières, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:54 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Courrières is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Courrières. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Courrières, 6.9°C (44.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 2.7°C (36.9°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

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

In Courrières, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

The month with the most rainfall in Courrières is December, when the rain falls for 15.6 days and typically aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

In Courrières, in December, during 15.6 rainfall days, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Courrières, France, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 19mm (0.75") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Courrières, France, is 8h and 6min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:54 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Courrières is 4.1h.

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

In Courrières, France, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Courrières, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Courrières, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Courrières, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Courrières, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Courrières, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Courrières, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Courrières, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 19mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Courrières, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 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
Courrières, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Courrières, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Courrières, 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
Courrières, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Courrières, 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).