December weather forecastNimes, France

December

Weather in December

December announces the onset of winter in Nimes. Average temperatures hover from 6°C (42.8°F) to 11°C (51.8°F), providing a brisk environment in line with the fresh wintery feel. The weather is characteristically damp, with high relative humidity similar to November. Daylight hours drop further down to 9 hours, creating short days and long nights typical for the winter period. Despite being the first winter month, December shows lower rainfall than the preceding two, signifying the end of the wettest quarter of the year.

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's moderate 14.4°C (57.9°F) to a cool 11°C (51.8°F). Nimes sustains a near constant temperature throughout December, with nighttime averages of 6°C (42.8°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated. In Nimes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.4 days and collects up to 460mm (18.11") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 17:14 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

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 medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Nimes are 11°C (51.8°F) and 6°C (42.8°F) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 32°C (89.6°F).

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

In Nimes, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In Nimes, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

April through December are months without snowfall.

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

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 17:14 CET.

In Nimes, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

14.4°C

11°C

10°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.7km/h

16.4km/h

17.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.2

19.6

19.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Nimes, France

Average high temperature in December: 11°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10°C).

Average low temperature in December: 6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (4.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Nimes, France

Average pressure in December: 1020.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Nimes, France

Average wind speed in December: 15.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Nimes, France

Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Nimes, France

Average rainfall in December: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (85mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (13mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Nimes, France

Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nimes, France

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Nimes, France

Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 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
Nimes, 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: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nimes, France

Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Nimes, France

Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Nimes, France

Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Nimes, 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).