December weather forecastReims, France

December

Weather in December

December in Reims marks the full swing of the winter season, with temperatures plunging to freezing levels around 2°C (35.6°F). With the shortening of daylight hours, the city experiences an increased humidity level of 89%, marking some of the foggiest conditions of the year. Furthermore, snow makes its appearance, covering the city in a white blanket, and providing an apt seasonal theme. The winds become significant, contributing to even cooler perceptions of the weather. It is a season of ethereal beauty, best enjoyed wrapped in warm coats and scarves, indulging in celebration and goodwill.

Temperature

December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a still frosty 6.3°C (43.3°F). In December, Reims experiences a marginal drop in temperature, with averages of 2°C (35.6°F) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month in Reims, France, is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Reims. Rain falls for 14.2 days and accumulates 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Reims. In Reims, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 13mm (0.51") of snow is typically accumulated. In Reims, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Reims, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:55 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Reims, France, are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and a low-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Reims is 89%.

The month with the most rainfall in Reims, France, is December, when the rain falls for 14.2 days and typically aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

In Reims, in December, during 14.2 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Reims, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 13mm (0.51") of snow is accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 8h and 17min.

On the first day of December in Reims, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:55 CET.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Reims, France, is 3.8h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Reims is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

9.5°C

6.3°C

4.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.3km/h

16km/h

15.1km/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

12.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Reims, France

Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: 2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Reims, France

Average pressure in December: 1018.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Reims, France

Average wind speed in December: 14.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Reims, France

Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Reims, France

Average rainfall in December: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Reims, France

Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Reims, France

Average snowfall in December: 13mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Reims, France

Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
Reims, 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: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Reims, France

Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Reims, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Reims, France

Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Reims, France

Average visibility in December: 8km

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