December weather forecastSaintes, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Saintes, France, with temperature in the range of an average high of 10.5°C (50.9°F) and an average low of 5.6°C (42.1°F).

Temperature

As November turns into December, the average high-temperatures rest at a fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Saintes's average temperature throughout the nights in December exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at a wintry 5.6°C (42.1°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Saintes, in December, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation. In Saintes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.7 days and collects up to 495mm (19.49") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Saintes, France, are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall are March and December, with an average 4mm (0.16") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Saintes.
On the first day of December in Saintes, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 17:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:43 and sunset at 17:28 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Saintes are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Updated: Feb 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Saintes, 10.5°C (50.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 5.6°C (42.1°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

In Saintes, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

In Saintes, during December, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

The months with the most snowfall in Saintes are March and December, with an average 4mm (0.16") of accumulated snow.

December is the first month it typically snows in Saintes. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

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

In Saintes, France, the average day length in December is 8h and 45min.

On the first day of December in Saintes, France, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 17:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:43 and sunset at 17:28 CET.

January and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In Saintes, France, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Saintes.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Saintes is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

13.2°C

10.5°C

9.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.8km/h

17.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.7

13.5

12.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Saintes, France

Average high temperature in December: 10.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.1°C).

Average low temperature in December: 5.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Saintes, France

Average pressure in December: 1020.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Saintes, France

Average wind speed in December: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Saintes, France

Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Saintes, France

Average rainfall in December: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Saintes, France

Average rainfall days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saintes, France

Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The months with the highest snowfall are March and December (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Saintes, France

Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Saintes, 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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saintes, France

Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Saintes, France

Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Saintes, France

Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Saintes, France

Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, October, November and December (9km).