December weather forecastForcalquier, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Forcalquier, France, with an average temperature varying between 8°C (46.4°F) and 0°C (32°F).

Temperature

A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from a fresh 11.6°C (52.9°F) in November to a frosty 8°C (46.4°F). The nighttime temperature in Forcalquier, during December, averages of 0°C (32°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Forcalquier, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Forcalquier, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.1 days and collects up to 500mm (19.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Forcalquier are January through March, October through December. In Forcalquier, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. In Forcalquier, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.9 days and aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 17:08 CET.

Sunshine

In Forcalquier, the average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Forcalquier. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Forcalquier in December has an average high-temperature of 8°C (46.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 0°C (32°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

In December, in Forcalquier, France, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Forcalquier, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Forcalquier.

In Forcalquier, the average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 17:08 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Forcalquier is 6.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Forcalquier, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-1.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Forcalquier, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Forcalquier, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Forcalquier, France

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Forcalquier, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (73mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Forcalquier, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forcalquier, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Forcalquier, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forcalquier, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Forcalquier, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Forcalquier, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Forcalquier, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, April, May, September, October, November and December (9km).