December weather forecastTours, France
December
Weather in December
December brings typical winter readings to Tours, as temperatures fall between 3.5°C (38.3°F) and 8.2°C (46.8°F). Snowfall makes a return with the city covered in 3mm (0.12") of fresh snow, and with an equal amount of rainfall, December equals the high wet level as November. During this festive month, despite the chill, Tours sparkles with holiday lights and seasonal decorations, offering a truly mesmerizing winter wonderland.Temperature
December's arrival in Tours signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a fresh 11.3°C (52.3°F) in November to a frosty 8.2°C (46.8°F). Tours reports an average low temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F) in December, a minor decrease from the day's highs.Humidity
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
The wettest months in Tours are May, November and December, with an average 55mm (2.17") of rainfall.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Tours are January through March, November and December. In December, in Tours, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 3mm (0.12") of snow is accumulated. In Tours, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 17:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 17:16 CET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Tours is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Tours are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Tours, France
- Average high temperature in December: 8.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.5°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.1°C).
Average pressure in December
Tours, France
- Average pressure in December: 1019.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Tours, 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 (10.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Tours, 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
Tours, France
- Average rainfall in December: 55mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, November and December (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (28mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Tours, France
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (10.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Tours, France
- Average snowfall in December: 3mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Tours, France
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Tours, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Tours, France
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Tours, 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
Tours, France
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Tours, 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).
