December weather forecastGelles, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gelles, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 5.7°C (42.3°F) and min 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 9°C (48.2°F) in November to an icy 5.7°C (42.3°F). Throughout December, the temperature in Gelles falls to an average low of 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Gelles, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gelles, there are 167.7 rainfall days, and 576mm (22.68") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gelles, France, are January through May, October through December. In Gelles, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 103mm (4.06") of snow. In Gelles, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.4 days and aggregates up to 812mm (31.97") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gelles.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 17:14 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Gelles is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. 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: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Gelles, 5.7°C (42.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 0.3°C (32.5°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

The average relative humidity in December in Gelles, France, is 85%.

In Gelles, France, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.

In Gelles, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gelles, France.

In Gelles, the average day length in December is 8h and 45min.

On the first day of December in Gelles, France, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 17:14 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Gelles, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gelles, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gelles, France

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and November (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Gelles, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (29mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gelles, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gelles, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 103mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (216mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Gelles, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gelles, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gelles, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gelles, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gelles, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Gelles, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (7km).