December weather forecastDouai, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Douai, France, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.7°C (36.9°F) and max 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a cool 10.1°C (50.2°F) in November to a frosty 6.7°C (44.1°F). The nighttime temperature in December experiences a minor dip, averaging an icy 2.7°C (36.9°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Douai is December, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Douai are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Douai, France. Throughout December, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. In Douai, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.4 days and aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Douai, France.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 16:54 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 6.7°C (44.1°F) and 2.7°C (36.9°F) respectively.

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Douai. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.

In Douai, France, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

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

In Douai, the average day length in December is 8h and 7min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, in Douai, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 16:54 CET.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Douai is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Douai, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.3°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 (1.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Douai, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Douai, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Douai, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Douai, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (18mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Douai, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Douai, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Douai, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Douai, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Douai, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Douai, 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
Douai, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

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

Average visibility in December
Douai, 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).