December weather forecastLa Barben, France

December

Weather in December

December ushers in the winter season with temperatures dipping from 10.7°C (51.3°F) to 5.2°C (41.4°F). La Barben transforms into a winter wonderland, with the possibility of witnessing the city's rare snowfall. Frosty weather, coupled with short daylight hours, dictates the need for warm clothing. Despite the cold, the city looks picturesque under the winter sky. The year concludes with chilling weather and La Barben bracing itself for another round of seasonal transitions in the upcoming year.

Temperature

December's arrival subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a refreshing 14.4°C (57.9°F) in November to a cool 10.7°C (51.3°F). La Barben's temperature lowers to a mean of 5.2°C (41.4°F) during the nights in December.

Humidity

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in La Barben, France, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 402mm (15.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in La Barben are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in La Barben. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In La Barben, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.5 days and aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in La Barben.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of December, in La Barben, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 17:12 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 10.7°C (51.3°F) and 5.2°C (41.4°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in La Barben, France. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in La Barben, France, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December in La Barben is 9h and 0min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, in La Barben, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 17:12 CET.

In La Barben, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.3h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in La Barben.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in La Barben, France, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
La Barben, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 10.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (19.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4°C).

Average pressure in December
La Barben, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1014.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
La Barben, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
La Barben, France

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (57%).

Average rainfall in December
La Barben, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (69mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
La Barben, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (11.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Barben, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
La Barben, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Barben, 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 18min

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

Average sunshine days in December
La Barben, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.2 days).

Average UV index in December
La Barben, France

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
La Barben, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
La Barben, France

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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