Saint-Etienne in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Saint-Etienne in december 2026
The weather in Saint-Etienne in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 142.8cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Clear/Sunny
23% of time
21%
20%
19%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
25%
21%
11%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
19%
19%
14%
Weather at 3am
36°F
23%
19%
18%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Saint-Etienne in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Saint-Etienne in december.
The climate of Saint-Etienne in december is very bad
The climate in december in Saint-Etienne is wet (with 2.8in of precipitation over 3 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 4in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city december. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 45°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Saint-Etienne is 41°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Saint-Etienne in december with a maximum record of 63°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 7°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 14 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 45% of time.
On average, in Saint-Etienne, the days of december last 08:45. The sun rises at 08:15 and sets at 17:00.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Saint-Etienne in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 7°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 142.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.95km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:15 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:45 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Saint-Etienne in december 2025:
27°F to 41°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 41°F
34°F to 47°F
38°F to 41°F
41°F to 52°F
43°F to 54°F
49°F to 59°F
43°F to 58°F
40°F to 56°F
41°F to 52°F
38°F to 56°F
36°F to 52°F
34°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 54°F
38°F to 54°F
45°F to 52°F
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 52°F
40°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
34°F to 41°F
25°F to 38°F
20°F to 41°F
23°F to 43°F
25°F to 45°F
29°F to 47°F
27°F to 38°F
22°F to 36°F
Map: other cities around Lyon in december
Cities near Saint-Etienne:
| Firminy in december | very bad weather |
| Saint-Chamond in december | very bad weather |
| Pilat Regional Natural Park in december | very bad weather |
| Rive-de-Gier in december | very bad weather |
| Sainte-Croix-en-Jarrez in december | very bad weather |
| Montbrison in december | very bad weather |
| Givors in december | very bad weather |
| Montagny in december | very bad weather |
| Vienne in december | very bad weather |
| Lyon in december | very bad weather |
| Tarare in december | very bad weather |
| Villeurbanne in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Saint-Etienne
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Weather data for Saint-Etienne in december:
Weather data for Saint-Etienne for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Saint-Etienne. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Saint-Etienne can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Saint-Etienne.