December weather forecast
Nimes, France

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Weather in December

December announces the onset of winter in Nimes. Average temperatures hover from 6°C (42.8°F) to 11°C (51.8°F), providing a brisk environment in line with the fresh wintery feel. The weather is characteristically damp, with high relative humidity similar to November. Daylight hours drop further down to 9 hours, creating short days and long nights typical for the winter period. Despite being the first winter month, December shows lower rainfall than the preceding two, signifying the end of the wettest quarter of the year.

Temperature

December in Nimes implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's refreshing 14.4°C (57.9°F) to a fresh 11°C (51.8°F). A slight dip in temperature to a chilly 6°C (42.8°F) marks the average nights in Nimes during December.

Humidity

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Nimes, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nimes, there are 106.4 rainfall days, and 460mm (18.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Nimes, snow does not fall in April through December.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 17:14 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Nimes?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Nimes, is 11°C (51.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 6°C (42.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).

What are the most humid months in Nimes?

The months with the highest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Nimes?

In December, the average relative humidity in Nimes, France, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Nimes in December?

In Nimes, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Nimes?

April through December are months without snowfall in Nimes, France.

Does it snow in Nimes in December?

In Nimes, France, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Nimes?

December has the shortest days of the year in Nimes, France, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Nimes have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Nimes?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 17:14 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Nimes have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Nimes is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Nimes?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December in Nimes?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Nimes, France, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nimes, France

Average temperature in December - Nimes, France
  • Average high temperature in December: 11°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (4.7°C).

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Average pressure in December
Nimes, France

Average pressure in December - Nimes, France
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Nimes, France

Average wind speed in December - Nimes, France
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Nimes, France

Average humidity in December - Nimes, France
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

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Average rainfall in December
Nimes, France

Average rainfall in December - Nimes, France
  • Average rainfall in December: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (85mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (13mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Nimes, France

Average rainfall days in December - Nimes, France
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Nimes, France

Average snowfall in December - Nimes, France
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Nimes, France

Average snowfall days in December - Nimes, France
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 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
Nimes, France

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nimes, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Nimes, France

Average sunshine days in December - Nimes, France
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (15.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Nimes, France

Average UV index in December - Nimes, France
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Nimes, France

Average cloud cover in December - Nimes, France
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Nimes, France

Average visibility in December - Nimes, France
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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