December weather forecastHoulgate, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Houlgate, France, with an average temperature ranging between min 5.5°C (41.9°F) and max 8.7°C (47.7°F).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December, Houlgate observes an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.7°C (47.7°F), differing subtly from the previous month. In December, Houlgate's nights cool slightly to a consistent average temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Humidity

In Houlgate, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Houlgate. Rain falls for 18.4 days and accumulates 76mm (2.99") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 12mm (0.47") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Houlgate, there are 9.1 snowfall days, and 51mm (2.01") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Houlgate, the average seawater temperature in December is 11.8°C (53.2°F).
Note: It is risky to swim in 11.8°C (53.2°F). Temperatures beneath 10°C (50°F) induce rapid cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Houlgate is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 17:11 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Houlgate are January, November and December, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

In Houlgate, in December, the average high-temperature is 8.7°C (47.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.5°C (41.9°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Houlgate is 83%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.4 days and accumulates 76mm (2.99") of precipitation.

In Houlgate, in December, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 76mm (2.99") of accumulated precipitation.

In Houlgate, France, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of snow.

In Houlgate, France, the average seawater temperature in December is 11.8°C (53.2°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

December has the shortest days of the year in Houlgate, France, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Houlgate, France, is 8h and 16min.

On the first day of December in Houlgate, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 17:11 CET.

January, November and December, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Houlgate.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Houlgate, France, is 4.1h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Houlgate is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Houlgate, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (3.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Houlgate, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Houlgate, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 24.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (15km/h).

Average humidity in December
Houlgate, France

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and November (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Houlgate, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 76mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (29mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Houlgate, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (13.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Houlgate, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 12mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Houlgate, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Houlgate, France

  • Average sea temperature in December: 11.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.6°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Houlgate, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Houlgate, France

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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 November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Houlgate, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Houlgate, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).