Meteo France takes 21st December as the official start of winter (unlike the Met Office in the UK which appears to use 1st December). But 21st December is also the winter solstice, the shortest day following the longest night. So imperceptibly at first the days are getting longer; 4 seconds added today, 10 tomorrow and 16 by Sunday. Historically the winter temperatures have varied from -20º in 1985 to 29ºC in 1960. Current temperatures are apparently normal for the season and winter is forecast to be mild and warmer than average in the southern part of France. Winter will end on 21st March.
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