December weather forecastAvallon, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Avallon, France, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.1°C (35.8°F) and an average high of 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's fresh 10.3°C (50.5°F) to a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F). A consistent nighttime average temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F) is maintained in Avallon during December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Avallon, France, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Avallon, in December, during 14.5 rainfall days, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Avallon, France, there are 162.7 rainfall days, and 472mm (18.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Avallon, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.1 snowfall days, and 65mm (2.56") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Avallon, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 17:03 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Avallon are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Avallon, records 6.8°C (44.2°F), while the low-temperature is 2.1°C (35.8°F).

With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in December in Avallon, France, is 88%.

In Avallon, France, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

In Avallon, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Avallon, France, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Avallon, France, is 8h and 31min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 17:03 CET.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

In Avallon, France, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Avallon, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Avallon, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Avallon, France

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Avallon, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Avallon, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Avallon, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 19mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Avallon, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Avallon, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Avallon, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Avallon, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Avallon, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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