December weather forecast
Tours, France

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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

What are December temperatures in Tours?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Tours are 8.2°C (46.8°F) and 3.5°C (38.3°F) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Tours?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Tours?

The average relative humidity in December in Tours is 87%.

What is the rainiest month in Tours?

The wettest months are May, November and December, with an average 55mm (2.17") of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in Tours?

In Tours, France, in December, during 14.2 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Tours?

In December, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 3mm (0.12") of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tours?

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Tours?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Tours?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 17:08. On the last day of the month, in Tours, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 17:16 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Tours have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Tours is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Tours?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Tours?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tours, France, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tours, France

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).

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Average pressure in December
Tours, France

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Tours, France

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).

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Average humidity in December
Tours, France

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tours, France

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).

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Average rainfall days in December
Tours, France

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Tours, France

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).

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Average snowfall days in December
Tours, France

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tours, France
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tours, France

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).

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Average UV index in December
Tours, France

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Tours, France

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).

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Average visibility in December
Tours, France

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).

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