December weather forecastFontenu, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fontenu, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -1.8°C (28.8°F) and 3.3°C (37.9°F).

Temperature

Fontenu's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's chilly 6.7°C (44.1°F) to an icy 3.3°C (37.9°F). Throughout December, Fontenu encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold -1.8°C (28.8°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Fontenu, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 161mm (6.34") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fontenu, there are 174.4 rainfall days, and 1495mm (58.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fontenu. In December, in Fontenu, France, it is snowing for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 700mm (27.56") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fontenu, there are 73 snowfall days, and 3120mm (122.83") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:58 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Fontenu, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fontenu is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Fontenu, France, during December is 3.3°C (37.9°F) and the low-temperature is -1.8°C (28.8°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Fontenu is 89%.

In Fontenu, France, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 161mm (6.34") of precipitation.

In Fontenu, France, during December, snow falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 700mm (27.56") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Fontenu, France, is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

In Fontenu, France, the average day length in December is 8h and 38min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, in Fontenu, France, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:58 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Fontenu is December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

In Fontenu, France, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fontenu is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fontenu, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 3.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Fontenu, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Fontenu, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Fontenu, France

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (83%).

Average rainfall in December
Fontenu, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 161mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (172mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (79mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Fontenu, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fontenu, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 700mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (705mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Fontenu, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fontenu, 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: 3h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fontenu, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (5.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Fontenu, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fontenu, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Fontenu, France

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

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