December weather forecastContalmaison, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Contalmaison, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 6.7°C (44.1°F) and min 2.6°C (36.7°F).

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a chilly 9.9°C (49.8°F) in November to a still frosty 6.7°C (44.1°F). A mild drop to an average of 2.6°C (36.7°F) marks the nights during December.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months in Contalmaison.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Contalmaison, France. Rain falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Contalmaison are January through March, November and December. In Contalmaison, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 16mm (0.63") of snow. In Contalmaison, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.4 days and aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 16:57 CET.

Sunshine

In Contalmaison, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

Contalmaison in December has an average high-temperature of 6.7°C (44.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 2.6°C (36.7°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Contalmaison are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Contalmaison is 88%.

The month with the most rainfall in Contalmaison is December, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

In December, in Contalmaison, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout December, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Contalmaison, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Contalmaison, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Contalmaison, France, is 8h and 10min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, in Contalmaison, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 16:57 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Contalmaison is 4.1h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°C).

Average pressure in December
Contalmaison, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Contalmaison, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Contalmaison, France

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Contalmaison, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Contalmaison, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Contalmaison, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 16mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (22mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Contalmaison, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Contalmaison, 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: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Contalmaison, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Contalmaison, 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
Contalmaison, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Contalmaison, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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