December weather forecastÉpinal, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Épinal, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 0.3°C (32.5°F) and an average high of 5°C (41°F).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a chilly 8.2°C (46.8°F) in November to an icy 5°C (41°F). Consistently, Épinal reports average nighttime temperatures of 0.3°C (32.5°F) during December, a marginal step down from its daytime highs.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Épinal 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

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Épinal, France. In Épinal, in December, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 84mm (3.31") of snow. In Épinal, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 349mm (13.74") of snow.

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 08:04 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of December, 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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Épinal. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.5 days and accumulates 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.

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

In Épinal, in December, during 7.2 snowfall days, 84mm (3.31") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in December in Épinal, France, is 8h and 26min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, in Épinal, 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 Épinal.

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

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Épinal, France, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Épinal, 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
Épinal, 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
Épinal, 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
Épinal, 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
Épinal, 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
Épinal, 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
Épinal, 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
Épinal, 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
Épinal, 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
Épinal, 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
Épinal, 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
Épinal, 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
Épinal, 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).