December weather forecastLe Crestet, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Le Crestet, France, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.6°C (34.9°F) and max 7.5°C (45.5°F).

Temperature

Le Crestet in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a fresh 10.8°C (51.4°F) in November to a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F). An average temperature of 1.6°C (34.9°F) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Le Crestet, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Le Crestet, 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 Crestet, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 7mm (0.28") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.1 snowfall days, and 90mm (3.54") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 17:01. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 17:09 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Le Crestet during December is 7.5°C (45.5°F) and the low-temperature is 1.6°C (34.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

In Le Crestet, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Le Crestet, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 17:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 17:09 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index 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 low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Le Crestet, 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 Crestet, 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 Crestet, 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 Crestet, 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 Crestet, 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 Crestet, 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 Crestet, 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 Crestet, 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 Crestet, 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 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 Crestet, 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 Crestet, 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 Crestet, 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 Crestet, 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).