Morlaix weather in December
In December, Morlaix sees average daytime highs of 9°C and overnight lows near 5°C, with 96 mm of precipitation across 14.6 wet days and about 8.2 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 9°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 8 h 24 min at the start of December to 8 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Morlaix's 10th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Morlaix's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 9°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 5°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 96 mm
- 14.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 06 min
- 9:08 AM – 5:15 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.89 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.7
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 9°C through the month.
A typical December day in Morlaix reaches about 9°C in the afternoon and slips back to 5°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 5°C and 13°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Avg low (°C) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 6 |
| 2 | 10 | 6 |
| 3 | 10 | 5 |
| 4 | 10 | 5 |
| 5 | 10 | 5 |
| 6 | 10 | 5 |
| 7 | 10 | 5 |
| 8 | 10 | 5 |
| 9 | 10 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 | 5 |
| 11 | 9 | 5 |
| 12 | 9 | 5 |
| 13 | 9 | 5 |
| 14 | 9 | 5 |
| 15 | 9 | 5 |
| 16 | 9 | 5 |
| 17 | 9 | 5 |
| 18 | 9 | 5 |
| 19 | 9 | 5 |
| 20 | 9 | 5 |
| 21 | 9 | 5 |
| 22 | 9 | 5 |
| 23 | 9 | 5 |
| 24 | 9 | 5 |
| 25 | 9 | 5 |
| 26 | 9 | 5 |
| 27 | 9 | 5 |
| 28 | 9 | 5 |
| 29 | 9 | 4 |
| 30 | 9 | 4 |
| 31 | 9 | 4 |
How December really feels in Morlaix
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Morlaix weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9° / 4° | 85 | 13.4 | 8.5 | 1.5 |
| Feb | 9° / 4° | 74 | 12.4 | 9.8 | 1.6 |
| Mar | 11° / 5° | 64 | 12.7 | 11.6 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 13° / 6° | 77 | 12.7 | 13.4 | 3.4 |
| May | 16° / 9° | 73 | 11.9 | 15 | 4.6 |
| Jun | 18° / 11° | 61 | 9.9 | 15.8 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 20° / 13° | 52 | 10.1 | 15.5 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 20° / 13° | 57 | 10.6 | 14.1 | 6.2 |
| Sep | 18° / 11° | 55 | 9.8 | 12.4 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 15° / 9° | 82 | 13.8 | 10.6 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 12° / 7° | 82 | 14.4 | 9 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 9° / 5° | 96 | 14.6 | 8.2 | 1.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 72%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
| Cloudier (%) | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 30 | 70 |
| 3 | 31 | 69 |
| 4 | 31 | 69 |
| 5 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 31 | 69 |
| 9 | 31 | 69 |
| 10 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 30 | 70 |
| 12 | 29 | 71 |
| 13 | 29 | 71 |
| 14 | 29 | 71 |
| 15 | 28 | 72 |
| 16 | 27 | 73 |
| 17 | 27 | 73 |
| 18 | 26 | 74 |
| 19 | 26 | 74 |
| 20 | 26 | 74 |
| 21 | 26 | 74 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 25 | 75 |
| 24 | 25 | 75 |
| 25 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 25 | 75 |
| 30 | 26 | 74 |
| 31 | 26 | 74 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Morlaix gets around 96 mm of rain and snow over 14.6 wet days in December, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 47% and peaks near 49% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 |
| Snow chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 0 |
| 2 | 49 | 0 |
| 3 | 48 | 0 |
| 4 | 47 | 0 |
| 5 | 47 | 0 |
| 6 | 46 | 0 |
| 7 | 46 | 0 |
| 8 | 46 | 1 |
| 9 | 45 | 1 |
| 10 | 45 | 1 |
| 11 | 46 | 1 |
| 12 | 46 | 1 |
| 13 | 46 | 1 |
| 14 | 46 | 1 |
| 15 | 46 | 1 |
| 16 | 47 | 1 |
| 17 | 47 | 1 |
| 18 | 47 | 2 |
| 19 | 48 | 2 |
| 20 | 48 | 2 |
| 21 | 48 | 2 |
| 22 | 48 | 1 |
| 23 | 49 | 1 |
| 24 | 49 | 1 |
| 25 | 48 | 1 |
| 26 | 48 | 1 |
| 27 | 48 | 1 |
| 28 | 47 | 1 |
| 29 | 47 | 1 |
| 30 | 47 | 1 |
| 31 | 46 | 1 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 18 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 18 km/h on the calmest days to 19 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | light breeze |
| 2 | 18 | light breeze |
| 3 | 18 | light breeze |
| 4 | 18 | light breeze |
| 5 | 18 | light breeze |
| 6 | 18 | light breeze |
| 7 | 18 | light breeze |
| 8 | 18 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 19 | light breeze |
| 26 | 19 | light breeze |
| 27 | 19 | light breeze |
| 28 | 19 | light breeze |
| 29 | 19 | light breeze |
| 30 | 19 | light breeze |
| 31 | 19 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 8 h 24 min at the start of December to 8 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 8:54 AM to 9:14 AM, and sunset from 5:16 PM to 5:22 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:54 | 8:55 | 8:56 | 8:57 | 8:58 | 8:59 | 9:00 | 9:01 | 9:02 | 9:03 | 9:04 | 9:05 | 9:06 | 9:07 | 9:08 | 9:08 | 9:09 | 9:10 | 9:10 | 9:11 | 9:12 | 9:12 | 9:12 | 9:13 | 9:13 | 9:14 | 9:14 | 9:14 | 9:14 | 9:14 | 9:14 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.4 | 8:54 | 5:16 |
| 2 | 8.4 | 8:55 | 5:16 |
| 3 | 8.3 | 8:56 | 5:16 |
| 4 | 8.3 | 8:57 | 5:15 |
| 5 | 8.3 | 8:58 | 5:15 |
| 6 | 8.3 | 8:59 | 5:15 |
| 7 | 8.2 | 9:00 | 5:14 |
| 8 | 8.2 | 9:01 | 5:14 |
| 9 | 8.2 | 9:02 | 5:14 |
| 10 | 8.2 | 9:03 | 5:14 |
| 11 | 8.2 | 9:04 | 5:14 |
| 12 | 8.1 | 9:05 | 5:14 |
| 13 | 8.1 | 9:06 | 5:14 |
| 14 | 8.1 | 9:07 | 5:14 |
| 15 | 8.1 | 9:08 | 5:14 |
| 16 | 8.1 | 9:08 | 5:15 |
| 17 | 8.1 | 9:09 | 5:15 |
| 18 | 8.1 | 9:10 | 5:15 |
| 19 | 8.1 | 9:10 | 5:15 |
| 20 | 8.1 | 9:11 | 5:16 |
| 21 | 8.1 | 9:12 | 5:16 |
| 22 | 8.1 | 9:12 | 5:17 |
| 23 | 8.1 | 9:12 | 5:17 |
| 24 | 8.1 | 9:13 | 5:18 |
| 25 | 8.1 | 9:13 | 5:18 |
| 26 | 8.1 | 9:14 | 5:19 |
| 27 | 8.1 | 9:14 | 5:19 |
| 28 | 8.1 | 9:14 | 5:20 |
| 29 | 8.1 | 9:14 | 5:21 |
| 30 | 8.1 | 9:14 | 5:22 |
| 31 | 8.1 | 9:14 | 5:22 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 0.89 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.89 kWh/m² to a high of 6.06 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 0.89 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 6 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 7 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 8 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 9 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 10 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 11 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 12 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 13 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 14 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 15 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 16 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 17 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 18 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 19 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 20 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 21 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 24 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 25 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 31 | 0.9 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Morlaix?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Morlaix.
What to pack for Morlaix in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Morlaix sees daytime highs around 9°C and nights near 5°C. Pack a warm layer and rain gear. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Morlaix in December
The nearest coast averages about 12°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 33 km away) is warmest in August at about 16°C and coldest in March near 10°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Bracing |
| Feb | 10 | Bracing |
| Mar | 10 | Bracing |
| Apr | 11 | Bracing |
| May | 12 | Bracing |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 15 | Cool |
| Aug | 16 | Cool |
| Sep | 16 | Cool |
| Oct | 15 | Bracing |
| Nov | 14 | Bracing |
| Dec | 12 | Bracing |
UV index in Morlaix in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Morlaix peaks around August 13 at about 7 (high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Morlaix?
Morlaix sits at 48.6°N, 3.8°W, 13 m above sea level, in France. The nearest listed city is Lannion, 32 km away.
Topography around Morlaix
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Morlaix.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Morlaix has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 125 m around an average of 71 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 309 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 384 m.
The land around Morlaix is covered by trees (42%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 3 km, cropland (34%), trees (30%) and grassland (24%) within 16 km, and water (37%), trees (24%) and cropland (22%) within 80 km.
France travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 77% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $48,986
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 539
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Morlaix (48.5778°, -3.8279°, elevation 13 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).