December weather forecastBarcillonnette, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Barcillonnette, France, with temperature in the range of an average low of -4.2°C (24.4°F) and an average high of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a frosty 7.9°C (46.2°F) in November to a wintry 4.2°C (39.6°F). During December, the average low-temperature in Barcillonnette is a subzero cold -4.2°C (24.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Barcillonnette, France, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Barcillonnette, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Barcillonnette, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.7 days and collects up to 553mm (21.77") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.6 days and typically aggregates up to 119mm (4.69") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Barcillonnette, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 17:06 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Barcillonnette, France, are 4.2°C (39.6°F) and -4.2°C (24.4°F) respectively.

In December, the average relative humidity in Barcillonnette, France, is 78%.

In Barcillonnette, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.6 days and typically aggregates up to 119mm (4.69") of snow.

In December, in Barcillonnette, France, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 119mm (4.69") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Barcillonnette, France.

The average day length in December in Barcillonnette, France, is 8h and 55min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 17:06 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Barcillonnette, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Barcillonnette is 6.2h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Barcillonnette, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Barcillonnette, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Barcillonnette, France

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Barcillonnette, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 68mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Barcillonnette, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Barcillonnette, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 119mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (119mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Barcillonnette, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Barcillonnette, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Barcillonnette, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Barcillonnette, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Barcillonnette, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (9km).