December weather forecastDessenheim, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Dessenheim, France, with an average temperature varying between 0.2°C (32.4°F) and 5.4°C (41.7°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a frosty 9.1°C (48.4°F) to a cold 5.4°C (41.7°F). In Dessenheim, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a still wintry 0.2°C (32.4°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Dessenheim, France, during December, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. In Dessenheim, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.7 days and collects up to 402mm (15.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dessenheim are January through March, October through December. In Dessenheim, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 33mm (1.3") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dessenheim, France, there are 20.1 snowfall days, and 135mm (5.31") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Dessenheim is December, with an average of 5h 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Dessenheim, 5.4°C (41.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 0.2°C (32.4°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

In December, in Dessenheim, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout December, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Dessenheim, France, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 33mm (1.3") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dessenheim.

In December, the average day length in Dessenheim, France, is 8h and 28min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, in Dessenheim, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In Dessenheim, France, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Dessenheim, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dessenheim, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dessenheim, France

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Dessenheim, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dessenheim, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dessenheim, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 33mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (38mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Dessenheim, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Dessenheim, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dessenheim, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Dessenheim, 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
Dessenheim, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Dessenheim, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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