December weather forecastLes Arques, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Les Arques, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.7°C (36.9°F) and max 8.7°C (47.7°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 12.2°C (54°F) in November to a frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F). An average minimum temperature of 2.7°C (36.9°F) is recorded in Les Arques during the month of December.

Humidity

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Les Arques, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is accumulated. In Les Arques, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148 days and collects up to 391mm (15.39") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Les Arques are January, February, November and December. In Les Arques, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 5mm (0.2") of snow is typically accumulated. In Les Arques, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.5 days and aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Les Arques.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of December, in Les Arques, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 17:24 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Les Arques, is 8.7°C (47.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.7°C (36.9°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.

In December, the average relative humidity in Les Arques is 87%.

In Les Arques, in December, during 13.3 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Les Arques, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 5mm (0.2") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Les Arques, France.

In December, the average day length in Les Arques, France, is 8h and 53min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of the month, in Les Arques, France, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 17:24 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Les Arques is 4.7h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Les Arques, France.

In Les Arques, France, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Les Arques, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Les Arques, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Les Arques, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Les Arques, France

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Les Arques, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (42mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Les Arques, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Les Arques, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Les Arques, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Les Arques, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Les Arques, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Les Arques, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Les Arques, 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 28).

Average visibility in December
Les Arques, France

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, November and December (7km).