December weather forecastWattignies, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Wattignies, France, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3°C (37.4°F) and an average high of 7°C (44.6°F).

Temperature

A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a cool 10°C (50°F) in November to a frosty 7°C (44.6°F). Night temperatures during December in Wattignies experience a slight downturn, averaging an icy 3°C (37.4°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Wattignies. In Wattignies, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 18mm (0.71") of snow is typically accumulated. In Wattignies, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.7 days and aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:53 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Wattignies is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wattignies are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Wattignies, France, vary between a high-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F) and a low-temperature of 3°C (37.4°F).

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

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

The month with the most rainfall in Wattignies is December, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.

In Wattignies, in December, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Wattignies, France, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Wattignies is 8h and 5min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 16:53 CET.

In Wattignies, France, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Wattignies, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Wattignies, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Wattignies, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Wattignies, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (42mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Wattignies, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wattignies, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 18mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Wattignies, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wattignies, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Wattignies, 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
Wattignies, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Wattignies, 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).