December weather forecastCauterets, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Cauterets, France, with an average temperature varying between 5.8°C (42.4°F) and -0.9°C (30.4°F).

Temperature

The transition into December notes an average high-temperature of a cold 5.8°C (42.4°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 8.1°C (46.6°F) in November. December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of -0.9°C (30.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Cauterets, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.5 rainfall days, and 813mm (32.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Cauterets, in December, during 10.6 snowfall days, 416mm (16.38") of snow is typically accumulated. In Cauterets, during the entire year, snow falls for 76.6 days and aggregates up to 2729mm (107.44") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 17:36 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 5.8°C (42.4°F) and -0.9°C (30.4°F) respectively.

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

In December, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Cauterets, during December, snow falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 416mm (16.38") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Cauterets, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

In Cauterets, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 17:36 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Cauterets is 6.3h.

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

In Cauterets, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cauterets, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Cauterets, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1022mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Cauterets, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Cauterets, France

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Cauterets, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (38mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Cauterets, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cauterets, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 416mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (521mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Cauterets, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Cauterets, France

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cauterets, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.3 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cauterets, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Cauterets, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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