December weather forecastGignat, France

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a frosty 9°C (48.2°F) in November to a wintry 5.7°C (42.3°F). In Gignat, the average nighttime temperature during December is a still cold 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Gignat is 85%.

Rainfall

In Gignat, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gignat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.7 days and collects up to 576mm (22.68") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 17:05. 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 Gignat is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

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

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

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

In Gignat, France, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 103mm (4.06") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Gignat, France, is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

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

On the first day of December in Gignat, France, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 17:13 CET.

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

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gignat is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gignat, 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
Gignat, 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
Gignat, 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
Gignat, 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
Gignat, 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
Gignat, 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
Gignat, 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
Gignat, 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
Gignat, 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
Gignat, 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
Gignat, 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
Gignat, 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
Gignat, 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).