December weather forecastSonzay, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sonzay, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 8.1°C (46.6°F) and 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's fresh 11.1°C (52°F) to a chilly 8.1°C (46.6°F). In Sonzay, December nights experience a modest descent in temperature from daily peaks, cooling down to an average of 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Sonzay, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. In Sonzay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.8 days and collects up to 436mm (17.17") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sonzay, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, in Sonzay, there are 4.6 snowfall days, and 19mm (0.75") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 17:09. On the last day of December, in Sonzay, France, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 17:16 CET.

Sunshine

In Sonzay, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Sonzay, 8.1°C (46.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.5°C (38.3°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

The months with the highest humidity in Sonzay, France, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In Sonzay, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In December, in Sonzay, France, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Sonzay, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 2mm (0.08") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Sonzay, France, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Sonzay is 8h and 31min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 17:09. On the last day of the month, in Sonzay, France, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 17:16 CET.

In Sonzay, France, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sonzay, France, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sonzay, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2°C).

Average pressure in December
Sonzay, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sonzay, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sonzay, France

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Sonzay, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sonzay, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sonzay, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 2mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sonzay, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sonzay, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sonzay, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and November (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sonzay, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sonzay, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Sonzay, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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