December weather forecast
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2°C (35.6°F) and 8.3°C (46.9°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F) in November to a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 2°C (35.6°F) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is accumulated. In Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.4 days and collects up to 380mm (14.96") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:11 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Châteauneuf-du-Rhône in December?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, is 8.3°C (46.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 2°C (35.6°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it start snowing?
December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, the average day length in December is 8h and 54min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:11 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Châteauneuf-du-Rhône have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
Average temperature in December
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
  • Average high temperature in December: 8.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
Average pressure in December
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
Average wind speed in December
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
  • Average wind speed in December: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (11.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in December - Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
Average humidity in December
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (62%).

Average rainfall in December - Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
Average rainfall in December
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
  • Average rainfall in December: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
Average rainfall days in December
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December - Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
Average snowfall in December
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
Average snowfall days in December
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
Average sunshine days in December
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December - Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
Average UV index in December
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, 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 - Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
Average cloud cover in December
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December - Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
Average visibility in December
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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