December weather forecastSaint-Raphaël, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Saint-Raphaël, France, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.1°C (44.8°F) and an average high of 12.5°C (54.5°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during December registers at a fresh 12.5°C (54.5°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. The low-temperature in Saint-Raphaël averages to a frosty 7.1°C (44.8°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saint-Raphaël, France, there are 106.7 rainfall days, and 508mm (20") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Saint-Raphaël.

Sea temperature

In Saint-Raphaël, France, in December, the average water temperature is 14.9°C (58.8°F).
Note: Swimming in 14.9°C (58.8°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Saint-Raphaël, France.
On the first day of December in Saint-Raphaël, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 17:06 CET.

Sunshine

In Saint-Raphaël, the average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Saint-Raphaël are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Saint-Raphaël, France, during December is 12.5°C (54.5°F) and the low-temperature is 7.1°C (44.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

In Saint-Raphaël, France, during December, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.

In Saint-Raphaël, France, snow does not fall in March through December.

In Saint-Raphaël, France, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

In Saint-Raphaël, France, in December, the average water temperature is 14.9°C (58.8°F). Swimming in 14.9°C (58.8°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Saint-Raphaël.

In Saint-Raphaël, France, the average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 17:06 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Saint-Raphaël, France, is 6.5h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

15.3°C

12.5°C

11.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.8km/h

14.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

0mm

4mm

Average snowfall days

0.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.3

19.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Saint-Raphaël, France

Average high temperature in December: 12.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 7.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (6.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Saint-Raphaël, France

Average pressure in December: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Saint-Raphaël, France

Average wind speed in December: 12.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Saint-Raphaël, France

Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (72%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint-Raphaël, France

Average rainfall in December: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (119mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Saint-Raphaël, France

Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint-Raphaël, France

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Saint-Raphaël, France

Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Saint-Raphaël, France

Average sea temperature in December: 14.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.3°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saint-Raphaël, 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: 6h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint-Raphaël, France

Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and November (16.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint-Raphaël, France

Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Saint-Raphaël, France

Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and November (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Saint-Raphaël, France

Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).