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Épinal Weather in December

Épinal in December

The short of it: Épinal in December averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 0° · rain 99 mm · daylight 8 h 22 min

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

December in Épinal brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 0°, with about 99 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 99 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 22 min in mid-December, 47 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Épinal runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Golbey, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Épinal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 16 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 22 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GolbeyGrand Est2 km NNW6°0°99 mm
Thaon-les-VosgesGrand Est8 km NNW6°0°94 mm
RemiremontGrand Est21 km SSE5°-1°111 mm
MirecourtGrand Est27 km WNW6°0°90 mm
GérardmerGrand Est34 km ESE3°-2°142 mm
Raon-l'ÉtapeGrand Est38 km NE5°0°88 mm
Saint-Dié-des-VosgesGrand Est38 km ENE5°0°94 mm
Luxeuil-les-BainsBourgogne-Franche-Comté41 km S6°0°110 mm

The Almanac · Épinal 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 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 99 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Épinal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°78 mm13 km/h8 h 46 min✦
February7°-1°69 mm12 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
March11°1°63 mm12 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April16°4°52 mm10 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦
May20°8°78 mm10 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
June24°11°74 mm10 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
July25°13°75 mm10 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
August25°13°68 mm9 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September20°9°73 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October15°6°83 mm10 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦
November9°2°83 mm11 km/h9 h 9 min✦
December6°0°99 mm13 km/h8 h 22 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Épinal in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Épinal in December?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 99 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Épinal?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and June.

How long are the days in Épinal in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 22 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 3 min.

Does it snow in Épinal in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Épinal in December?

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

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