December weather forecastSaint-Chaptes, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Saint-Chaptes, France, with an average temperature varying between 2.8°C (37°F) and 9.4°C (48.9°F).

Temperature

The advent of December sees the average high-temperature at a frosty 9.4°C (48.9°F), subtly shifted from November's 12.2°C (54°F). December nights in Saint-Chaptes, France, observe an average temperature dip to a cold 2.8°C (37°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Saint-Chaptes is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Saint-Chaptes, France, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated. In Saint-Chaptes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.6 days and collects up to 617mm (24.29") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Saint-Chaptes. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2 snowfall days, and 22mm (0.87") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:14 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Saint-Chaptes. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Saint-Chaptes experiences an average high-temperature of 9.4°C (48.9°F) and a low-temperature of 2.8°C (37°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Saint-Chaptes is 80%.

In Saint-Chaptes, France, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Saint-Chaptes. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Saint-Chaptes, France, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Saint-Chaptes, France, is 8h and 58min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:14 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

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

In Saint-Chaptes, France, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Saint-Chaptes, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 9.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Saint-Chaptes, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Saint-Chaptes, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Saint-Chaptes, France

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint-Chaptes, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (119mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Saint-Chaptes, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint-Chaptes, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Saint-Chaptes, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 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
Saint-Chaptes, France

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint-Chaptes, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint-Chaptes, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Saint-Chaptes, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Saint-Chaptes, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (8km).