December weather forecastMenton, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Menton, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.5°C (43.7°F) and max 10.3°C (50.5°F).

Temperature

In the transition from November to December, Menton reports an average high-temperature of a fresh 10.3°C (50.5°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. Menton records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F) in December, slightly lower than the daytime high.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Menton, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.9 rainfall days, and 765mm (30.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Menton, snow does not fall in April through December.

Sea temperature

In Menton, the average seawater temperature in December is 14.9°C (58.8°F).
Note: Swimming in 14.9°C (58.8°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 16:54. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:02 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Updated: Jun 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Menton, the average high-temperature is 10.3°C (50.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 6.5°C (43.7°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

In Menton, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

In Menton, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Menton, snow does not fall in April through December.

In Menton, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

In Menton, the average seawater temperature in December is 14.9°C (58.8°F). Swimming in 14.9°C (58.8°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Menton, the average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 16:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:02 CET.

January, November and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In Menton, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In Menton, France, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average high temperature

13.1°C

10.3°C

8.8°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.3km/h

13km/h

13.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.2

19.4

18.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Menton, France

Average high temperature in December: 10.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (8.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Menton, France

Average pressure in December: 1018.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Menton, France

Average wind speed in December: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Menton, France

Average humidity in December: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Menton, France

Average rainfall in December: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (127mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (34mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Menton, France

Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Menton, France

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Menton, France

Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Menton, France

Average sea temperature in December: 14.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.1°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Menton, France

Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Menton, France

Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Menton, France

Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Menton, France

Average visibility in December: 10km

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