December weather forecast
Montjoie-le-Château, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Montjoie-le-Château, France, with an average temperature varying between 4.8°C (40.6°F) and -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F) in November to a cold 4.8°C (40.6°F). Montjoie-le-Château, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Humidity

In Montjoie-le-Château, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 188.6 rainfall days, and 818mm (32.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 151mm (5.94") of snow is accumulated. In Montjoie-le-Château, during the entire year, snow falls for 49 days and aggregates up to 745mm (29.33") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Montjoie-le-Château, is 4.8°C (40.6°F), while the average low-temperature is -0.5°C (31.1°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.
How much does it rain in December?
In December, in Montjoie-le-Château, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in December in Montjoie-le-Château?
In December, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 151mm (5.94") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 8h and 32min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:51 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Montjoie-le-Château have in December?
In Montjoie-le-Château, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Montjoie-le-Château, France
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2°C).

Average pressure in December
Montjoie-le-Château, France
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Montjoie-le-Château, France
  • Average wind speed in December: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Montjoie-le-Château, France
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Montjoie-le-Château, France
  • Average rainfall in December: 93mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (40mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Montjoie-le-Château, France
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Montjoie-le-Château, France
  • Average snowfall in December: 151mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (170mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Montjoie-le-Château, France
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Montjoie-le-Château, France
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Montjoie-le-Château, France
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Montjoie-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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Montjoie-le-Château, France
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Montjoie-le-Château, France
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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