December weather forecastLe Châtelet, France

December weather for Le Châtelet, France: In Le Châtelet, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 22mm (0.87") of snow. With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Le Châtelet, France.

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Le Châtelet, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 7.3°C (45.1°F) and min 1.7°C (35.1°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F) in November to a chilly 7.3°C (45.1°F). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to an icy 1.7°C (35.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout December, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 190.3 rainfall days, and 572mm (22.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Le Châtelet, France, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 22mm (0.87") of snow is accumulated. In Le Châtelet, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Le Châtelet.
On the first day of December in Le Châtelet, France, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 17:13 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Le Châtelet is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Le Châtelet, is 7.3°C (45.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 1.7°C (35.1°F).

In Le Châtelet, France, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In December, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout December, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Le Châtelet, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 22mm (0.87") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Le Châtelet, France.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 38min.

On the first day of December in Le Châtelet, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 17:13 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Le Châtelet is 4.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Le Châtelet is 2. A UV Index 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
Le Châtelet, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0°C).

Average pressure in December
Le Châtelet, 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 November (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Le Châtelet, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Le Châtelet, France

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Le Châtelet, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (31mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Le Châtelet, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12 days).

Average snowfall in December
Le Châtelet, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 22mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (42mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Le Châtelet, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Le Châtelet, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Le Châtelet, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Le Châtelet, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Le Châtelet, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Le Châtelet, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (8km).