December weather forecastSangatte, France
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Sangatte, France, with temperature in the range of an average high of 8.7°C (47.7°F) and an average low of 6.4°C (43.5°F).Temperature
December's onset brings an average high-temperature of a frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F), showing a minute difference from November's 11.2°C (52.2°F). In Sangatte, the nighttime temperature shows a slight difference from the daytime high, averaging to 6.4°C (43.5°F) during December.Humidity
In Sangatte, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Sangatte, France, in December, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.1 rainfall days, and 461mm (18.15") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sangatte, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 6mm (0.24") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sangatte, there are 6.2 snowfall days, and 46mm (1.81") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Sangatte, the average seawater temperature in December is 11.3°C (52.3°F).Note: Staying in 11.3°C (52.3°F) waters for just a few moments at 13°C (55.4°F) can be harrowing, and below 10°C (50°F) poses breathing and cold shock risks, depending on individual tolerance.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:49. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 16:56 CET.
Sunshine
In Sangatte, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sangatte, France
- Average high temperature in December: 8.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7.1°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 6.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (4.5°C).
Average pressure in December
Sangatte, France
- Average pressure in December: 1015.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Sangatte, France
- Average wind speed in December: 28.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (28.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (19km/h).
Average humidity in December
Sangatte, France
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Sangatte, France
- Average rainfall in December: 52mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Sangatte, France
- Average rainfall days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sangatte, France
- Average snowfall in December: 6mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Sangatte, France
- Average snowfall days in December: 1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Sangatte, France
- Average sea temperature in December: 11.3°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.7°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sangatte, France
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sangatte, France
- Average sunshine days in December: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Sangatte, France
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sangatte, France
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Sangatte, 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).
