December weather forecastPetosse, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Petosse, France, 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

Petosse, France, in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 12.5°C (54.5°F) to a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F). Petosse experiences a nighttime temperature average of 4.2°C (39.6°F) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Petosse are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Petosse. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Petosse, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 17:18. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 17:26 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 in Petosse, France. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Petosse experiences an average high-temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F) and a low-temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Petosse, France, is 87%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Petosse. Rain falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.

In Petosse, France, in December, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation.

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

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Petosse, France.

The average day length in December is 8h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 17:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

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

In Petosse, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

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

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

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 42min).

  • 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
Petosse, 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
Petosse, 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
Petosse, 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
Petosse, 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).