December weather forecastLe Chaffal, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Le Chaffal, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 7.5°C (45.5°F) and 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's fresh 10.8°C (51.4°F) to a chilly 7.5°C (45.5°F). Le Chaffal records an average temperature drop to a cold 1.6°C (34.9°F) in December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Le Chaffal, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In December, in Le Chaffal, France, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. In Le Chaffal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.3 days and collects up to 320mm (12.6") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Le Chaffal. In December, in Le Chaffal, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of snow is accumulated. In Le Chaffal, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.1 days and aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 17:08 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Le Chaffal are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Le Chaffal, 7.5°C (45.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 1.6°C (34.9°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

December is the most humid month in Le Chaffal, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

In Le Chaffal, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

In Le Chaffal, France, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation.

In Le Chaffal, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Le Chaffal, France, the average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

On the first day of December in Le Chaffal, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 17:08 CET.

In Le Chaffal, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

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

In Le Chaffal, France, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Le Chaffal, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Le Chaffal, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Le Chaffal, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10km/h).

Average humidity in December
Le Chaffal, France

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Le Chaffal, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Le Chaffal, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Le Chaffal, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (55mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Le Chaffal, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Le Chaffal, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Le Chaffal, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Le Chaffal, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Le Chaffal, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Le Chaffal, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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