December weather forecastLe Châtel, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Le Châtel, France, with an average temperature ranging between min -10.2°C (13.6°F) and max -0.9°C (30.4°F).

Temperature

Le Châtel's weather, upon December's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a freezing cold -0.9°C (30.4°F), nearly identical to the prior month. Nighttime temperatures in December average to an extreme cold -10.2°C (13.6°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The wettest months are November and December, with an average 45mm (1.77") of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Le Châtel, in December, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 316mm (12.44") of snow. Throughout the year, in Le Châtel, there are 101.9 snowfall days, and 1645mm (64.76") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 17:01 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Le Châtel is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In Le Châtel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Le Châtel, the average high-temperature is -0.9°C (30.4°F), and the average low-temperature is -10.2°C (13.6°F).

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

The months with the most rainfall in Le Châtel are November and December, with an average 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.

In Le Châtel, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation.

In Le Châtel, France, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 316mm (12.44") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length in Le Châtel, France, is 8h and 48min.

On the first day of December in Le Châtel, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 17:01 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Le Châtel, France, is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Le Châtel is 5.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Le Châtel, France

  • Average high temperature in December: -0.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -10.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12°C).

Average pressure in December
Le Châtel, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Le Châtel, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Le Châtel, France

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Le Châtel, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 45mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Le Châtel, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Le Châtel, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 316mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (317mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (2mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Le Châtel, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and November (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Le Châtel, 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: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Le Châtel, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Le Châtel, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Le Châtel, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Le Châtel, France

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).