December weather forecastSaint-Macaire, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saint-Macaire, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.5°C (40.1°F) and max 10.4°C (50.7°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a moderate 13.5°C (56.3°F) in November to a fresh 10.4°C (50.7°F). The average temperature during December nights in Saint-Macaire is registered at a wintry 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Saint-Macaire, France, is 85%.

Rainfall

In Saint-Macaire, in December, during 14.5 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Saint-Macaire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.6 days and collects up to 565mm (22.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Saint-Macaire.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 17:30 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Saint-Macaire is 5h.

UV index

In Saint-Macaire, France, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Saint-Macaire, the average high-temperature is 10.4°C (50.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.5°C (40.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Saint-Macaire, France, is 85%.

In December, in Saint-Macaire, France, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 10mm (0.39") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Saint-Macaire, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Saint-Macaire is 8h and 53min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, in Saint-Macaire, France, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 17:30 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Saint-Macaire, France, is 5h.

In Saint-Macaire, France, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Saint-Macaire, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 10.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Saint-Macaire, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Saint-Macaire, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Saint-Macaire, France

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint-Macaire, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Saint-Macaire, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint-Macaire, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 10mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Saint-Macaire, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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-Macaire, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint-Macaire, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are August and October (17.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint-Macaire, France

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Saint-Macaire, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Saint-Macaire, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).