December weather forecast
Poitiers, France

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Poitiers, France, with an average temperature varying between 3.6°C (38.5°F) and 8.6°C (47.5°F).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's cool 11.7°C (53.1°F) to a frosty 8.6°C (47.5°F). Poitiers's average low temperature, barely cooler than the daytime high, steadies at an icy 3.6°C (38.5°F) during December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Poitiers, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Poitiers, in December, during 14.5 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Poitiers, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.5 days and collects up to 383mm (15.08") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Poitiers, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 3mm (0.12") of snow is accumulated. In Poitiers, France, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.5 days and aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 17:21 CET.

Sunshine

In Poitiers, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Poitiers in December?

Poitiers in December has an average high-temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.6°C (38.5°F).

What is the most humid month in Poitiers?

With an average relative humidity of 87%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Poitiers?

The average relative humidity in December in Poitiers is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Poitiers?

In Poitiers, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Poitiers in December?

In Poitiers, France, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Poitiers?

December has the shortest days of the year in Poitiers, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Poitiers?

In Poitiers, the average day length in December is 8h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Poitiers?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 17:21 CET.

How long on average sun shines in December in Poitiers?

The average sunshine duration in December in Poitiers, France, is 4.6h.

How high is the UV index in December in Poitiers?

In Poitiers, France, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Poitiers, France

Average temperature in December - Poitiers, France
  • Average high temperature in December: 8.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.6°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°C).

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Average pressure in December
Poitiers, France

Average pressure in December - Poitiers, France
  • Average pressure in December: 1020mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Poitiers, France

Average wind speed in December - Poitiers, France
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.8km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Poitiers, France

Average humidity in December - Poitiers, France
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Poitiers, France

Average rainfall in December - Poitiers, France
  • Average rainfall in December: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (19mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Poitiers, France

Average rainfall days in December - Poitiers, France
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Poitiers, France

Average snowfall in December - Poitiers, France
  • Average snowfall in December: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Poitiers, France

Average snowfall days in December - Poitiers, France
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Poitiers, France
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Poitiers, France

Average sunshine days in December - Poitiers, France
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Poitiers, France

Average UV index in December - Poitiers, France
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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 November (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Poitiers, France

Average cloud cover in December - Poitiers, France
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Poitiers, France

Average visibility in December - Poitiers, France
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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