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Maxéville Weather in December

Maxéville in December

The short of it: Maxéville in December averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 84 mm · daylight 8 h 17 min

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

December in Maxéville brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 1°, with about 84 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 84 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 17 min in mid-December, 48 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Maxéville runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Saint-Max, 3 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Maxéville, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 12 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 17 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-MaxGrand Est3 km ESE6°1°80 mm
NancyGrand Est3 km SSE6°1°80 mm
LaxouGrand Est4 km SSW6°1°84 mm
Villers-lès-NancyGrand Est5 km SSW6°1°84 mm
Jarville-la-MalgrangeGrand Est6 km SSE6°1°80 mm
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyGrand Est6 km S6°1°83 mm
ToulGrand Est21 km W6°1°73 mm
Pont-à-MoussonGrand Est23 km NNW6°1°77 mm

The Almanac · Maxéville 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 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 84 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Maxéville by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°67 mm13 km/h8 h 42 min✦✦
February7°0°60 mm13 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
March11°2°55 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April15°5°45 mm11 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
May19°9°62 mm11 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°64 mm10 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°62 mm10 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
August24°13°59 mm9 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°63 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°68 mm11 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦
November9°3°72 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦
December6°1°84 mm13 km/h8 h 17 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Maxéville in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Maxéville in December?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 84 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Maxéville?

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

How long are the days in Maxéville in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 17 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 8 min.

Does it snow in Maxéville in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Maxéville in December?

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

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