December weather forecastArbent, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arbent, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -1.5°C (29.3°F) and an average high of 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F) to an icy 4.4°C (39.9°F). In the month of December, an average of -1.5°C (29.3°F) marks the low-temperature in Arbent.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, in Arbent, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is accumulated. In Arbent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190.1 days and collects up to 748mm (29.45") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Arbent, France, are January through April, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Arbent. Snow falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 81mm (3.19") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Arbent, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of December, in Arbent, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 17:00 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Arbent, France, is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Arbent, is 4.4°C (39.9°F) and the average low-temperature is -1.5°C (29.3°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Arbent is 85%.

In December, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.7 days and typically aggregates up to 81mm (3.19") of snow.

In Arbent, France, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 81mm (3.19") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Arbent, France, is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

In Arbent, the average day length in December is 8h and 41min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, in Arbent, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 17:00 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Arbent is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Arbent, France, is 4.9h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Arbent, France, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Arbent, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Arbent, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Arbent, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Arbent, France

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Arbent, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 82mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (41mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Arbent, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arbent, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 81mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (81mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Arbent, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arbent, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arbent, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Arbent, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Arbent, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Arbent, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March and April (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).