December weather forecastVézelay, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Vézelay, France, with an average temperature varying between 2.1°C (35.8°F) and 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 10.3°C (50.5°F) in November to a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F). The nights of December anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In December, in Vézelay, France, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated. In Vézelay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.5 days and collects up to 468mm (18.43") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Vézelay, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow. Throughout the year, in Vézelay, there are 9.1 snowfall days, and 65mm (2.56") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 17:03 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Vézelay is 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Vézelay, the average high-temperature is 6.8°C (44.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.1°C (35.8°F).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Vézelay, France, is 88%.

In Vézelay, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

In Vézelay, France, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 19mm (0.75") of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Vézelay is 8h and 32min.

On the first day of December in Vézelay, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 17:03 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Vézelay is 4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.8°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 (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Vézelay, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Vézelay, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Vézelay, France

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Vézelay, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Vézelay, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vézelay, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 19mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Vézelay, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 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
Vézelay, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vézelay, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Vézelay, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Vézelay, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Vézelay, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, June, November and December (8km).