December weather forecastLe Chateley, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Le Chateley, France, with an average temperature ranging between max 5.9°C (42.6°F) and min 0.6°C (33.1°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F) in November to a wintry 5.9°C (42.6°F). The nighttime temperature in Le Chateley dips to a still cold 0.6°C (33.1°F) on average during December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Le Chateley, France, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.1 days and accumulates 83mm (3.27") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Le Chateley, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 38mm (1.5") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 176mm (6.93") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Le Chateley.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 16:51. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:59 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Le Chateley are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Le Chateley, the average high-temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 0.6°C (33.1°F).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In Le Chateley, France, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Le Chateley, France. Rain falls for 14.1 days and accumulates 83mm (3.27") of precipitation.

In Le Chateley, during December, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 83mm (3.27") of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in December in Le Chateley, France, is 8h and 37min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 16:51. On the last day of the month, in Le Chateley, France, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:59 CET.

January and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In Le Chateley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Le Chateley, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Le Chateley, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Le Chateley, France

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Le Chateley, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 83mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (30mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Le Chateley, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Le Chateley, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 38mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (61mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Le Chateley, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Le Chateley, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Le Chateley, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Le Chateley, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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 Chateley, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Le Chateley, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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