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Ussel Weather in December

Ussel in December

The short of it: Ussel in December averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low 0° · rain 66 mm · daylight 8 h 43 min

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

December in Ussel brings afternoons near 7° and nights around 0°, with about 66 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 7°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 8 h 43 min in mid-December, 42 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Ussel runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Meymac, 13 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Ussel, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 43 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MeymacNew Aquitaine13 km W7°0°74 mm
Bort-les-OrguesNew Aquitaine22 km SE8°0°58 mm
ÉgletonsNew Aquitaine26 km SW7°0°75 mm
MauriacAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes37 km S7°-1°69 mm
Riom-ès-MontagnesAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes40 km SE6°-1°71 mm
AubussonNew Aquitaine47 km NNW7°1°64 mm
TulleNew Aquitaine52 km SW9°2°75 mm
ArgentatNew Aquitaine58 km SSW9°2°65 mm

The Almanac · Ussel 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 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Ussel by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°-1°59 mm12 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦
February8°-1°50 mm13 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦
March12°2°47 mm13 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
April15°4°67 mm12 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦
May19°8°84 mm12 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
June22°11°72 mm10 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦
July24°12°63 mm10 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
August24°12°69 mm10 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
September20°9°69 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October16°7°79 mm12 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦
November10°3°76 mm12 km/h9 h 25 min✦✦
December7°0°66 mm12 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ussel in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ussel in December?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 7°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Ussel?

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

How long are the days in Ussel in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 43 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 40 min.

Does it snow in Ussel in December?

Hardly — December nights average 0 °C (32 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ussel in December?

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

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