December weather forecastPîtres, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Pîtres, France, with an average temperature varying between 7°C (44.6°F) and 2.6°C (36.7°F).

Temperature

Pîtres's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a cool 10°C (50°F) in November to a frosty 7°C (44.6°F). Nighttime readings during December register a minimal drop from daytime highs, averaging at a wintry 2.6°C (36.7°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.2 days and accumulates 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Pîtres, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 24mm (0.94") of snow. In Pîtres, during the entire year, snow falls for 10 days and aggregates up to 83mm (3.27") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 17:06 CET.

Sunshine

In Pîtres, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pîtres. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F) and a low-temperature of 2.6°C (36.7°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months.

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 15.2 days and typically aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.

In Pîtres, in December, during 15.2 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Pîtres, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 24mm (0.94") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pîtres.

In Pîtres, the average day length in December is 8h and 16min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 17:06 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pîtres, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Pîtres, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Pîtres, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Pîtres, France

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Pîtres, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (45mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Pîtres, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pîtres, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 24mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Pîtres, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pîtres, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Pîtres, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pîtres, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in December
Pîtres, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (8km).