December weather forecastDounoux, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Dounoux, France, with an average temperature varying between 5°C (41°F) and 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Temperature

Dounoux, France, observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's chilly 8.2°C (46.8°F) to an icy 5°C (41°F). December witnesses a minor deviation from daytime peaks, with an average nighttime temperature of 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dounoux, during December, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of snow. In Dounoux, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 349mm (13.74") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dounoux.
On the first day of December in Dounoux, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:50 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Dounoux are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Dounoux, is 5°C (41°F), while the low-temperature averages to 0.3°C (32.5°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Dounoux, France, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Dounoux is 89%.

The month with the most rainfall in Dounoux, France, is December, when the rain falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.

In Dounoux, in December, during 15.5 rainfall days, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Dounoux, France, during December, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Dounoux is 8h and 26min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, in Dounoux, France, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:50 CET.

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Dounoux.

In Dounoux, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Dounoux 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
Dounoux, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Dounoux, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dounoux, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dounoux, France

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Dounoux, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 84mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (84mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (36mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dounoux, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dounoux, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 84mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (92mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Dounoux, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dounoux, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Dounoux, 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
Dounoux, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Dounoux, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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