December weather forecast
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.1°C (39.4°F) and max 9.6°C (49.3°F).

Temperature

In Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a mild 13.1°C (55.6°F) in November to a frosty 9.6°C (49.3°F). An average temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. In Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.4 days and collects up to 490mm (19.29") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 17:28 CET.

Sunshine

In Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?
During December, Sainte-Foy-la-Grande experiences an average high-temperature of 9.6°C (49.3°F) and a low-temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 30°C (86°F).
What is the most humid month?
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout December, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow the most?
The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of snow.
When does it start snowing?
December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Sainte-Foy-la-Grande have in December?
In Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, the average day length in December is 8h and 52min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 17:28 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Sainte-Foy-la-Grande have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Average temperature in December
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
  • Average high temperature in December: 9.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.4°C).

Average pressure in December - Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Average pressure in December
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
  • Average pressure in December: 1021.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Average wind speed in December
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (11.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in December - Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Average humidity in December
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in December - Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Average rainfall in December
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Average rainfall days in December
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December - Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Average snowfall in December
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Average snowfall days in December
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December - Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Average sunshine days in December
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December - Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Average UV index in December
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Average cloud cover in December
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December - Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Average visibility in December
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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