December weather forecastParthenay, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Parthenay, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 4.2°C (39.6°F) and an average high of 9.5°C (49.1°F).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 12.5°C (54.5°F) in November to a frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Parthenay, France, are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, in Parthenay, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 10mm (0.39") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Parthenay is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 17:23 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Parthenay, is 9.5°C (49.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 4.2°C (39.6°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Parthenay, France, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

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

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.

In Parthenay, France, in December, during 14.6 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Parthenay is 8h and 38min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, in Parthenay, France, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 17:23 CET.

January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Parthenay, France, is 4.5h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Parthenay.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Parthenay, France, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

12.5°C

9.5°C

8.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.6km/h

17.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.5

15.1

14.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Parthenay, France

Average high temperature in December: 9.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Parthenay, France

Average pressure in December: 1019.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Parthenay, France

Average wind speed in December: 16km/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 (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Parthenay, France

Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Parthenay, France

Average rainfall in December: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Parthenay, France

Average rainfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Parthenay, France

Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Parthenay, France

Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Parthenay, France

Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Parthenay, France

Average UV index in December: 2

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 December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Parthenay, 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 33).

Average visibility in December
Parthenay, France

Average visibility in December: 9km

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