December weather forecastFontenay-le-Comte, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fontenay-le-Comte, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.2°C (39.6°F) and max 9.5°C (49.1°F).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's fresh 12.5°C (54.5°F) to a frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F). During December nights, Fontenay-le-Comte witnesses a consistent average temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Fontenay-le-Comte, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fontenay-le-Comte.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 17:18. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Fontenay-le-Comte are January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Updated: Aug 5, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 9.5°C (49.1°F) and 4.2°C (39.6°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In Fontenay-le-Comte, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout December, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 8h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 17:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

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

In Fontenay-le-Comte, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

12.5°C

9.5°C

8.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.6km/h

17.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.5

15.1

14.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Fontenay-le-Comte, France

Average high temperature in December: 9.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Fontenay-le-Comte, France

Average pressure in December: 1019.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Fontenay-le-Comte, France

Average wind speed in December: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Fontenay-le-Comte, France

Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Fontenay-le-Comte, France

Average rainfall in December: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Fontenay-le-Comte, France

Average rainfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fontenay-le-Comte, France

Average snowfall in December: 1mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Fontenay-le-Comte, 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
Fontenay-le-Comte, France

Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fontenay-le-Comte, France

Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fontenay-le-Comte, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Fontenay-le-Comte, France

Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Fontenay-le-Comte, 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).