December weather forecastMontferrand-le-Château, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Montferrand-le-Château, France, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.5°C (32.9°F) and 5.6°C (42.1°F).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 5.6°C (42.1°F) from November's chilly 9.2°C (48.6°F). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Montferrand-le-Château falls to an average of 0.5°C (32.9°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Montferrand-le-Château, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation. In Montferrand-le-Château, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 719mm (28.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Montferrand-le-Château, France, are January through March, October through December. In Montferrand-le-Château, during December, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of snow. In Montferrand-le-Château, France, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 219mm (8.62") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Montferrand-le-Château, France, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:56 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Montferrand-le-Château are January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Montferrand-le-Château, France. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Montferrand-le-Château during December is 5.6°C (42.1°F) and the low-temperature is 0.5°C (32.9°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Montferrand-le-Château is 87%.

In Montferrand-le-Château, France, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.

In December, in Montferrand-le-Château, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Montferrand-le-Château, France, is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 8h and 34min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:56 CET.

January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In Montferrand-le-Château, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Montferrand-le-Château are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Montferrand-le-Château, France, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Montferrand-le-Château, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Montferrand-le-Château, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Montferrand-le-Château, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Montferrand-le-Château, France

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Montferrand-le-Château, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 79mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (32mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Montferrand-le-Château, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Montferrand-le-Château, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 47mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (71mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Montferrand-le-Château, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Montferrand-le-Château, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Montferrand-le-Château, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Montferrand-le-Château, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Montferrand-le-Château, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Montferrand-le-Château, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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