December weather forecastSainte-Maxime, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Sainte-Maxime, France, with an average temperature varying between 12.6°C (54.7°F) and 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Sainte-Maxime's average high-temperature is noted with the start of December, touching a fresh 12.6°C (54.7°F) from November's 15.2°C (59.4°F). In Sainte-Maxime, a slight decrease from the daytime peak is noted during the month of December, with an average low-temperature of 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sainte-Maxime, France, is 71%.

Rainfall

In Sainte-Maxime, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation. In Sainte-Maxime, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.6 days and collects up to 489mm (19.25") of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Sainte-Maxime.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 14.9°C (58.8°F).
Note: Taking a dip in 14.9°C (58.8°F) can be perilous. Submersion in temperatures under 10°C (50°F) triggers severe cold shock accompanied by hyperventilation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sainte-Maxime is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sainte-Maxime are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Updated: Feb 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 12.6°C (54.7°F) and 8.5°C (47.3°F) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Sainte-Maxime, France, is 71%.

In December, in Sainte-Maxime, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

March through December are months without snowfall in Sainte-Maxime, France.

In Sainte-Maxime, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

In December, the average sea temperature in Sainte-Maxime, France, is 14.9°C (58.8°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

December has the shortest days of the year in Sainte-Maxime, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

In Sainte-Maxime, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

On the first day of December in Sainte-Maxime, 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 17:07 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sainte-Maxime is 6.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Sainte-Maxime are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In Sainte-Maxime, France, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe 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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Average high temperature

15.2°C

12.6°C

11.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19km/h

18.6km/h

18.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.1

0.2

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.5

19.6

18.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Sainte-Maxime, France

Average high temperature in December: 12.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.4°C).

Average low temperature in December: 8.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (7.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Sainte-Maxime, 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 (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sainte-Maxime, France

Average wind speed in December: 16.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and November (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sainte-Maxime, France

Average humidity in December: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and November (72%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Sainte-Maxime, France

Average rainfall in December: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (111mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (8mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sainte-Maxime, France

Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sainte-Maxime, France

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sainte-Maxime, France

Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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
Sainte-Maxime, 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
Sainte-Maxime, France

Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 24min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sainte-Maxime, France

Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sainte-Maxime, France

Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Sainte-Maxime, France

Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Sainte-Maxime, 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).