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Épernay Weather in December

Épernay in December

The short of it: Épernay in December averages a high of 7 °C (45 °F) and a low of 2 °C (35 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 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 59 mm · daylight 8 h 14 min

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

Thirty years of records give Épernay an average December high of 7°, a low of 2° and some 59 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 7°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 59 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. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and June.

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

December in Épernay, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 4.0 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
AyGrand Est4 km ENE7°2°61 mm
CormontreuilGrand Est21 km NNE7°2°63 mm
TinqueuxGrand Est23 km N7°2°63 mm
DormansGrand Est24 km W7°2°62 mm
Saint-Brice-CourcellesGrand Est25 km N7°2°63 mm
ReimsGrand Est26 km NNE7°2°63 mm
FagnièresGrand Est27 km ESE8°2°56 mm
BéthenyGrand Est28 km NNE7°2°64 mm

The Almanac · Épernay 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. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Épernay by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°1°48 mm17 km/h8 h 39 min✦✦
February8°0°42 mm16 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦
March13°3°39 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
April17°5°39 mm14 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°8°55 mm13 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
June24°12°48 mm12 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
July26°14°57 mm12 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
August26°13°64 mm12 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
September21°10°49 mm12 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October16°7°52 mm13 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
November11°4°55 mm14 km/h9 h 3 min✦✦✦
December7°2°59 mm16 km/h8 h 14 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Épernay in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Épernay in December?

Days average 7 °C (45 °F) and nights 2 °C (35 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 7°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Épernay?

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

How long are the days in Épernay 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 Épernay in December?

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

What should I pack for Épernay in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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