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The weather presented a striking spectacle last week: snow on the plains and temperatures plunging below 0°C. But the next few weeks could well change the situation. Less cold, less humidity, and a softer atmosphere seem to be on the horizon. Here is an overview of the forecast for France in December 2024.
After the storm, it’s time for a welcome warm spell!
Météo-France forecasts for Friday December 22 indicated a orange vigilance in several departments. The reason? Risks linked to snow and ice. This significant phenomenon left behind snowy landscapes and violent winds. And nearly 200,000 homes were without electricity.
After the eventful passage of the Caetano storm, which swept a large part of France, the weather is preparing to offer a little respite. Indeed, the thermometer is starting to rise again. Sunday, November 24, temperatures worthy of a mild autumn were felt: 13°C in Paris and even 17°C near Auxerre. A welcome transition after these hectic days.
High pressure weather
Winter could play the mild card this year. According to a forecaster The Weather Channelearly episodes of cold and snow in November are often followed by more moderate winters. The first indicators seem to confirm this trend for France.
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According to Weather ContactDecember 2024 could show temperatures above the seasonal averagewith a difference of approximately +0.5 °C. This relatively mild climate could be explained by the persistent presence of high pressures. These anticyclonic systems, synonymous with stability, slow down the usual ocean disturbances in winter.
Result : calm days, little rain, and a rainfall deficit expected in several regions, particularly in the south and in mountainous areas.
Weather forecast, week by week
The December weather promises to be varied, with trends evolving over the weeks.
From November 25 to December 1, temperatures are expected to rise, although northern France remains under the influence of rain and wind. The following week, from December 2, more unstable weather could set in, accompanied by a slight drop in temperatures.
However, from December 9, an anticyclone should stabilize weather conditions. This phenomenon would bring calm and dry weather. The mildness will be particularly marked during the day, particularly in the south and west. Also, an almost spring-like feeling could surprise you for the season.
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Weather: the arrival of snow confirmed for this week, the departments concerned
The period from December 16 to 22 should extend this trend, with a mild and serene climate in most regions.
End of year weather
But what about for the end of year celebrations? The month of December remains difficult to predict. Traditional, often reliable weather models are increasingly being disrupted by global warming.
This upheaval of benchmarks makes less stable weather forecastas a meteorologist recently explained to Planet.fr. Nature becomes unpredictable, making each season unique and sometimes disconcerting.
For the last week of December, the forecasts remain unclear. Climate patterns, influenced by many atmospheric and oceanic factors, can actually change rapidly. If December 2024 is coming overall soft and dryit remains essential to regularly check the updates for more precise information. Indeed, the weather always retains its share of unpredictability.
