December weather forecastSaint-Gence, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Saint-Gence, France, with an average temperature ranging between max 7.8°C (46°F) and min 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 10.9°C (51.6°F) in November to a chilly 7.8°C (46°F). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 2.4°C (36.3°F) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Saint-Gence, during December, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. In Saint-Gence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.5 days and collects up to 577mm (22.72") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Saint-Gence, France. In Saint-Gence, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 12mm (0.47") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.3 snowfall days, and 119mm (4.69") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Saint-Gence.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:12. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 17:20 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Saint-Gence, France, 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 Saint-Gence. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Saint-Gence are 7.8°C (46°F) and 2.4°C (36.3°F) respectively.

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months in Saint-Gence, France.

In December, the average relative humidity in Saint-Gence, France, is 89%.

In Saint-Gence, during December, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

In Saint-Gence, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 12mm (0.47") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Saint-Gence.

In December, the average day length in Saint-Gence is 8h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:12. On the last day of the month, in Saint-Gence, France, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 17:20 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Saint-Gence, France, is 4.1h.

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 in Saint-Gence is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Saint-Gence, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Saint-Gence, 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 November (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Saint-Gence, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Saint-Gence, France

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

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

Average rainfall in December
Saint-Gence, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 65mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Saint-Gence, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint-Gence, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 12mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Saint-Gence, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saint-Gence, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint-Gence, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint-Gence, 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
Saint-Gence, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Saint-Gence, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, July, August, September, October and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, June and November (7km).