December weather forecastMetz, France
December
Weather in December
In December, winter makes its formal debut in Metz with average temperatures settling between 5.5°C (41.9°F) in the day to 0.7°C (33.3°F) at night. Snowfall days increase to 5.7 making December the second highest snowfall month of the year, right behind January. Furthermore, Metz receives the shortest daylight hours of the year at 8.3 hours. It is paired with the minimal sunshine hours of 1.3 making December the month with the least amount of sunlight. The arrival of winter, tinges air with a noticeable chill and transforms Metz into a magical winter wonderland.Temperature
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from a frosty 9°C (48.2°F) in November to an icy 5.5°C (41.9°F). Metz's nighttime temperatures in December reveal a minimal variation from the daytime highs, averaging at a still cold 0.7°C (33.3°F).Humidity
December is the most humid month in Metz, with an average relative humidity of 88%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Metz, France. Rain falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Metz are January through May, October through December. In Metz, during December, snow falls for 5.7 days. Throughout the year, in Metz, there are 29.5 snowfall days.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in Metz, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:47 CET.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Metz is December, with an average of 1.3h of sunshine.Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Metz, France
- Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 0.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.5°C).
Average humidity in December
Metz, France
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Metz, France
- Average rainfall in December: 79.2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (79.2mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (50.5mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Metz, France
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.8 days).
Average snowfall days in December
Metz, France
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Metz, France
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 1h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 18min).
