December weather forecastElsenheim, France

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

Elsenheim's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a chilly 9.1°C (48.4°F) in November to a cold 5.4°C (41.7°F). Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 0.2°C (32.4°F) is experienced in Elsenheim.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, in Elsenheim, France, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout December, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elsenheim, there are 159.7 rainfall days, and 402mm (15.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elsenheim are January through March, October through December. In Elsenheim, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of snow. Throughout the year, in Elsenheim, there are 20.1 snowfall days, and 135mm (5.31") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of December, in Elsenheim, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Elsenheim, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Elsenheim in December has an average high-temperature of 5.4°C (41.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 0.2°C (32.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Elsenheim is 84%.

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

In Elsenheim, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 33mm (1.3") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elsenheim, France.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of the month, in Elsenheim, France, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Elsenheim is 5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Elsenheim is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elsenheim, 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
Elsenheim, 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
Elsenheim, 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
Elsenheim, 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
Elsenheim, 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
Elsenheim, 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
Elsenheim, 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
Elsenheim, 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
Elsenheim, 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: 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
Elsenheim, 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
Elsenheim, 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
Elsenheim, 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
Elsenheim, 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).