December weather forecastDreux, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dreux, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.7°C (36.9°F) and an average high of 7°C (44.6°F).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a cool 10.1°C (50.2°F) to a frosty 7°C (44.6°F). An average low-temperature of 2.7°C (36.9°F) characterizes Dreux's December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170 rainfall days, and 466mm (18.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2 days and accumulates 26mm (1.02") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of December, in Dreux, France, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 17:08 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Dreux experiences an average high-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F) and a low-temperature of 2.7°C (36.9°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months.

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

In Dreux, in December, during 14.3 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of snow.

In Dreux, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 26mm (1.02") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 8h and 21min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 17:08 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dreux, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Dreux, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.1mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and December (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dreux, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dreux, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Dreux, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dreux, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dreux, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 26mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Dreux, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Dreux, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dreux, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Dreux, 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
Dreux, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Dreux, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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