December weather forecastLochieu, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Lochieu, France, with an average temperature ranging between max 5.6°C (42.1°F) and min 0.4°C (32.7°F).

Temperature

Lochieu's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a chilly 9.6°C (49.3°F) in November to a wintry 5.6°C (42.1°F). Lochieu throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 0.4°C (32.7°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are May and December, with an average 112mm (4.41") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Lochieu. In Lochieu, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 68mm (2.68") of snow. Throughout the year, in Lochieu, France, there are 17.6 snowfall days, and 290mm (11.42") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lochieu is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:01 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Lochieu, is 5.6°C (42.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 0.4°C (32.7°F).

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Lochieu.

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

The months with the most rainfall in Lochieu are May and December, with an average 112mm (4.41") of precipitation.

In Lochieu, France, in December, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 112mm (4.41") of accumulated precipitation.

In Lochieu, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 68mm (2.68") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Lochieu, France, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

In Lochieu, France, the average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:01 CET.

January and December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Lochieu, France, is 4.2h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lochieu, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-0.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Lochieu, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Lochieu, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Lochieu, France

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Lochieu, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 112mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and December (112mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (65mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Lochieu, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lochieu, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 68mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (79mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Lochieu, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lochieu, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lochieu, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Lochieu, 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
Lochieu, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Lochieu, 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).