December weather forecastArfons, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Arfons, France, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.5°C (36.5°F) and 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F) to a frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F). An average low-temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F) is observed during the December nights.

Humidity

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Arfons, in December, during 15.4 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Arfons, there are 163.8 rainfall days, and 578mm (22.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Arfons, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of snow. In Arfons, France, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.8 days and aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Arfons is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 17:25 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Arfons during December are 8.5°C (47.3°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Arfons are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

In Arfons, France, during December, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

In Arfons, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 12mm (0.47") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Arfons, France.

In Arfons, the average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of the month, in Arfons, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 17:25 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

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

In Arfons, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Arfons, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Arfons, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Arfons, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Arfons, France

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Arfons, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 59mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January, May and November (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Arfons, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arfons, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 12mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Arfons, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arfons, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Arfons, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Arfons, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Arfons, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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