December weather forecastSumène, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sumène, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.8°C (37°F) and max 9.4°C (48.9°F).

Temperature

As Sumène steps into December, the average high-temperature is measured at a chilly 9.4°C (48.9°F), displaying minor differences from November's 12.2°C (54°F). Sumène encounters a steady low-temperature average of 2.8°C (37°F) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sumène is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Sumène, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated. In Sumène, France, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.6 days and collects up to 617mm (24.29") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Sumène. December is the first month it typically snows in Sumène. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2 snowfall days, and 22mm (0.87") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 17:08. On the last day of December, in Sumène, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 17:17 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sumène is 5.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sumène, France. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 9.4°C (48.9°F) and 2.8°C (37°F) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In Sumène, France, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In Sumène, France, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Sumène. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Sumène, France, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 58min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 17:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 17:17 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Sumène is 5.8h.

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

In Sumène, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sumène, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 9.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Sumène, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sumène, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sumène, France

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Sumène, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (119mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sumène, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sumène, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sumène, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 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
Sumène, France

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sumène, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Sumène, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sumène, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Sumène, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (8km).