December weather forecastEsteil, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Esteil, France, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.3°C (32.5°F) and 5.7°C (42.3°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a chilly 9°C (48.2°F) to a cold 5.7°C (42.3°F). Esteil records an average low of 0.3°C (32.5°F) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Esteil is 85%.

Rainfall

In Esteil, France, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.7 rainfall days, and 576mm (22.68") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Esteil. In Esteil, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 103mm (4.06") of snow. In Esteil, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.4 days and aggregates up to 812mm (31.97") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Esteil, sunrise is at 08:06 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 17:13 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Esteil is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Esteil, France, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Esteil, records 5.7°C (42.3°F), while the low-temperature is 0.3°C (32.5°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Esteil is 85%.

In December, in Esteil, France, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Esteil, France, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 103mm (4.06") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Esteil, France, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

In Esteil, France, the average day length in December is 8h and 47min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:06 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of the month, in Esteil, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 17:13 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Esteil, France, is 4.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Esteil, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Esteil, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Esteil, France

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and November (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Esteil, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (29mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Esteil, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Esteil, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 103mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (216mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Esteil, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Esteil, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Esteil, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Esteil, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Esteil, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (7km).