December weather forecastLa Rixouse, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in La Rixouse, France, with an average temperature fluctuating between -1.8°C (28.8°F) and 3.3°C (37.9°F).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a chilly 6.7°C (44.1°F) in November to an icy 3.3°C (37.9°F). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of -1.8°C (28.8°F).

Humidity

In La Rixouse, France, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In La Rixouse, in December, during 8.1 rainfall days, 161mm (6.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In La Rixouse, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.4 days and collects up to 1495mm (58.86") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in La Rixouse. In La Rixouse, in December, during 14.1 snowfall days, 700mm (27.56") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in La Rixouse, there are 73 snowfall days, and 3120mm (122.83") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in La Rixouse, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:59 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in La Rixouse is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in La Rixouse, France, vary between a high-temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F) and a low-temperature of -1.8°C (28.8°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

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

In La Rixouse, 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 La Rixouse, France, is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:51. On the last day of the month, in La Rixouse, France, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:59 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

In La Rixouse, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
La Rixouse, 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
La Rixouse, 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
La Rixouse, 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
La Rixouse, 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
La Rixouse, 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
La Rixouse, 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
La Rixouse, 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
La Rixouse, 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).

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Average sunshine in December
La Rixouse, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

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 42min).

  • 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
La Rixouse, 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
La Rixouse, 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
La Rixouse, 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
La Rixouse, 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).