December weather forecastRethondes, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rethondes, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 6.7°C (44.1°F) and 2.6°C (36.7°F).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a fresh 10°C (50°F) in November to a chilly 6.7°C (44.1°F). Rethondes, in December, registers a nighttime average temperature of 2.6°C (36.7°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Rethondes is December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.7 days and accumulates 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Rethondes, France, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow. Throughout the year, in Rethondes, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 83mm (3.27") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:51. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:43 and sunset at 16:58 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rethondes. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Rethondes, the average high-temperature is 6.7°C (44.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.6°C (36.7°F).

The most humid month in Rethondes, France, is December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Rethondes, France, is 88%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.7 days and accumulates 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

In Rethondes, during December, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

In Rethondes, France, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 15mm (0.59") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Rethondes is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 8h and 15min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:51. On the last day of the month, in Rethondes, sunrise is at 08:43 and sunset at 16:58 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Rethondes, France, is 4.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Rethondes, France, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rethondes, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Rethondes, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rethondes, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rethondes, France

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Rethondes, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 65mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rethondes, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (13 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rethondes, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 15mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (38mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rethondes, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Rethondes, 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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rethondes, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Rethondes, 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
Rethondes, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Rethondes, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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