December weather forecast
Le Portel, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Le Portel, France, with an average temperature ranging between max 8.5°C (47.3°F) and min 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Temperature

At the onset of December, Le Portel records an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. December registers an average low temperature of 5.9°C (42.6°F) in Le Portel, subtly lower than the daytime maximum.

Humidity

January, June and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Le Portel are January through March, November and December. In Le Portel, France, during December, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.4 snowfall days, and 40mm (1.57") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Le Portel, the average seawater temperature in December is 11.3°C (52.3°F).
Note: Swimming in 11.3°C (52.3°F) can be lethal. Merely spending a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels harsh, and venturing below 10°C (50°F) might disrupt breathing control and bring about cold shock, contingent on individual resilience.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Le Portel, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 16:58 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

In Le Portel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Le Portel in December?
December temperatures in Le Portel, France, vary between a high-temperature of 8.5°C (47.3°F) and a low-temperature of 5.9°C (42.6°F).
What is the most humid month in Le Portel?
January, June and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Le Portel, France.
What is the average humidity in December in Le Portel?
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.
What is the wettest month in Le Portel?
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Le Portel in December?
In Le Portel, France, in December, during 16.7 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in December in Le Portel?
In Le Portel, France, in December, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 4mm (0.16") of snow.
What is the sea water temperature in December in Le Portel?
In Le Portel, the average seawater temperature in December is 11.3°C (52.3°F). Swimming in 11.3°C (52.3°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Le Portel?
December has the shortest days of the year in Le Portel, France, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Le Portel have in December?
In Le Portel, the average day length in December is 8h and 4min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Le Portel?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 16:58 CET.
How long on average sun shines in December in Le Portel?
The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.
How high is the UV index in December in Le Portel?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Le Portel is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Le Portel, France
Average temperature in December
Le Portel, France
  • Average high temperature in December: 8.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.1°C).

Average pressure in December - Le Portel, France
Average pressure in December
Le Portel, France
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Le Portel, France
Average wind speed in December
Le Portel, France
  • Average wind speed in December: 27.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (27.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (18.1km/h).

Average humidity in December - Le Portel, France
Average humidity in December
Le Portel, France
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (79%).

Average rainfall in December - Le Portel, France
Average rainfall in December
Le Portel, France
  • Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (54mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Le Portel, France
Average rainfall days in December
Le Portel, France
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December - Le Portel, France
Average snowfall in December
Le Portel, France
  • Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (21mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Le Portel, France
Average snowfall days in December
Le Portel, France
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December - Le Portel, France
Average sea temperature in December
Le Portel, France
  • Average sea temperature in December: 11.3°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.7°C).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Le Portel, France
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Le Portel, France
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 1min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December - Le Portel, France
Average sunshine days in December
Le Portel, France
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December - Le Portel, France
Average UV index in December
Le Portel, 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 - Le Portel, France
Average cloud cover in December
Le Portel, France
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December - Le Portel, France
Average visibility in December
Le Portel, France
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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