December weather forecast
Firminy, France

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Firminy, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and an average low of 0.4°C (32.7°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a still chilly 6.3°C (43.3°F). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 0.4°C (32.7°F).

Humidity

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months in Firminy.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. In Firminy, France, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.1 days and collects up to 594mm (23.39") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Firminy are January through May, October through December. In December, in Firminy, France, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of snow is accumulated. In Firminy, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.8 days and aggregates up to 300mm (11.81") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Firminy.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 17:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:09 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Firminy. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Firminy?

In Firminy, 6.3°C (43.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 0.4°C (32.7°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

What are the most humid months in Firminy?

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months in Firminy.

What is the average humidity in December in Firminy?

In Firminy, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Firminy?

In December, in Firminy, France, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Firminy?

In December, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Firminy?

December has the shortest days of the year in Firminy, France, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Firminy have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Firminy?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 17:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:09 CET.

How long on average sun shines in December in Firminy?

In Firminy, France, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Firminy?

In Firminy, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Firminy, France

Average temperature in December - Firminy, France
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Firminy, France

Average pressure in December - Firminy, France
  • Average pressure in December: 1021.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Firminy, France

Average wind speed in December - Firminy, France
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Firminy, France

Average humidity in December - Firminy, France
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Firminy, France

Average rainfall in December - Firminy, France
  • Average rainfall in December: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (32mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Firminy, France

Average rainfall days in December - Firminy, France
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Firminy, France

Average snowfall in December - Firminy, France
  • Average snowfall in December: 40mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (86mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Firminy, France

Average snowfall days in December - Firminy, France
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Firminy, France
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Firminy, France

Average sunshine days in December - Firminy, France
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Firminy, France

Average UV index in December - Firminy, 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
Firminy, France

Average cloud cover in December - Firminy, France
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Firminy, France

Average visibility in December - Firminy, France
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

Firminy, France

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