December weather forecastClairfontaine, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clairfontaine, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.2°C (34.2°F) and max 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F) to a wintry 5.2°C (41.4°F). In Clairfontaine, December nights experience a modest descent in temperature from daily peaks, cooling down to an average of 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 92%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.4 days and accumulates 80mm (3.15") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Clairfontaine, France. In Clairfontaine, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 39mm (1.54") of snow. Throughout the year, in Clairfontaine, France, there are 16.5 snowfall days, and 171mm (6.73") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:52 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Clairfontaine are 5.2°C (41.4°F) and 1.2°C (34.2°F) respectively.

December is the most humid month in Clairfontaine, France, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

The average relative humidity in December in Clairfontaine is 92%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Clairfontaine, France. Rain falls for 18.4 days and accumulates 80mm (3.15") of precipitation.

In Clairfontaine, France, during December, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of precipitation.

In December, in Clairfontaine, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 39mm (1.54") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Clairfontaine, France, is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Clairfontaine is 8h and 10min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:52 CET.

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In Clairfontaine, France, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Clairfontaine is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Clairfontaine, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Clairfontaine, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Clairfontaine, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Clairfontaine, France

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Clairfontaine, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 80mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (35mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Clairfontaine, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clairfontaine, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 39mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (56mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Clairfontaine, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clairfontaine, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Clairfontaine, 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
Clairfontaine, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Clairfontaine, 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).