December weather forecastClermont-Ferrand, France

Weather in December

Leading into the year-end, December firmly establishes the winter season in Clermont-Ferrand. With temperatures dropping to their annual lows, the city hunkers down against the cold. Despite the drop in temperature, rainfall registers at a modest 31mm (1.22") over approximately six days. As the shortest daylight hours of the year set in, the city exudes an intimate atmosphere enhanced by holiday festivities. The winter season brings along its signature snowflakes, adding a quiet charm to the holiday spirit spread across the city.

Temperature

December in Clermont-Ferrand brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a fresh 11.3°C (52.3°F) in November to a chilly 8°C (46.4°F). Clermont-Ferrand observes an average low-temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F) during December nights.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Clermont-Ferrand, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Clermont-Ferrand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.4 days and collects up to 579mm (22.8") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Clermont-Ferrand, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days. In Clermont-Ferrand, France, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.6 days.

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 08:08 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of December, in Clermont-Ferrand, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 17:13 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Clermont-Ferrand, France.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Clermont-Ferrand are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.