December weather forecastDole, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dole, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.3°C (34.3°F) and an average high of 6.1°C (43°F).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a still frosty 6.1°C (43°F). The temperature in Dole during December sees a subtle transition from day to night, averaging a low of 1.3°C (34.3°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Dole, in December, during 13.3 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.3 rainfall days, and 551mm (21.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Dole, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dole, France, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 100mm (3.94") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Dole, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:58 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dole, France. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 6.1°C (43°F) and the low-temperature is 1.3°C (34.3°F).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

In Dole, France, in December, during 13.3 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Dole, during December, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 35min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:58 CET.

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Dole.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dole is 4.2h.

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

In Dole, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dole, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Dole, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dole, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dole, France

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

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

Average rainfall in December
Dole, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dole, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dole, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (34mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Dole, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

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

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dole, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dole, 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
Dole, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

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

Average visibility in December
Dole, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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