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Ay Weather in December

Ay in December

The short of it: Ay in December averages a high of 7 °C (45 °F) and a low of 2 °C (35 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low 2° · rain 61 mm · daylight 8 h 14 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: April & June

Thirty years of records give Ay an average December high of 7°, a low of 2° and some 61 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 7°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 8 h 14 min in mid-December, 49 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and June.

Against its neighbours, Ay runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Épernay, 4 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Ay, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 14 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ÉpernayGrand Est4 km WSW7°2°59 mm
CormontreuilGrand Est18 km N7°2°63 mm
TinqueuxGrand Est22 km N7°2°63 mm
ReimsGrand Est23 km N7°2°63 mm
Saint-Brice-CourcellesGrand Est24 km N7°2°63 mm
FagnièresGrand Est25 km ESE8°2°56 mm
BéthenyGrand Est26 km N7°2°64 mm
DormansGrand Est27 km W7°2°62 mm

The Almanac · Ay Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 7°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Ay by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°1°49 mm17 km/h8 h 39 min✦✦
February8°0°42 mm16 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦
March12°3°41 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
April16°5°39 mm14 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
May20°8°55 mm13 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
June24°12°48 mm12 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
July26°14°58 mm12 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
August25°13°64 mm12 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
September21°10°48 mm12 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October16°7°53 mm14 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
November10°4°55 mm14 km/h9 h 3 min✦✦✦
December7°2°61 mm16 km/h8 h 14 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ay in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ay in December?

Days average 7 °C (45 °F) and nights 2 °C (35 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 7°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Ay?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are April and June.

How long are the days in Ay in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 14 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 11 min.

Does it snow in Ay in December?

Hardly — December nights average 2 °C (35 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ay in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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