December weather forecastChâteldon, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Châteldon, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.5°C (45.5°F) and 1.7°C (35.1°F).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a fresh 10.6°C (51.1°F) in November to a chilly 7.5°C (45.5°F). Châteldon's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 1.7°C (35.1°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Châteldon is December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Châteldon, in December, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.9 rainfall days, and 526mm (20.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Châteldon, France, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.6 snowfall days, and 155mm (6.1") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 17:10 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Châteldon, France, is 4.6h.

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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Châteldon, France, during December is 7.5°C (45.5°F) and the low-temperature is 1.7°C (35.1°F).

With an average relative humidity of 85%, December is the most humid month in Châteldon, France.

In Châteldon, France, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In Châteldon, France, in December, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation.

In Châteldon, France, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 43min.

On the first day of December in Châteldon, France, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 17:10 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Châteldon is 4.6h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0°C).

Average pressure in December
Châteldon, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Châteldon, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Châteldon, France

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Châteldon, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Châteldon, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Châteldon, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (48mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Châteldon, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Châteldon, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Châteldon, 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
Châteldon, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Châteldon, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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