December weather forecastMoûtiers, France

December weather for Moûtiers, France: The month with the most rainfall in Moûtiers, France, is December, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 121mm (4.76") of precipitation. In Moûtiers, France, in December, during 14.8 snowfall days, 934mm (36.77") of snow is typically accumulated.

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Moûtiers, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 0°C (32°F) and -9.2°C (15.4°F).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a cold 3.6°C (38.5°F) to a still icy 0°C (32°F). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of -9.2°C (15.4°F) is noted in Moûtiers, France.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Moûtiers is 83%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Moûtiers, France. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 121mm (4.76") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Moûtiers are January through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Moûtiers. Snow falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 934mm (36.77") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Moûtiers.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 17:00 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Moûtiers is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 0°C (32°F) and -9.2°C (15.4°F) respectively.

In Moûtiers, France, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

The month with the most rainfall in Moûtiers, France, is December, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 121mm (4.76") of precipitation.

In Moûtiers, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 121mm (4.76") of precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Moûtiers. Snow falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 934mm (36.77") of snow.

In Moûtiers, France, in December, during 14.8 snowfall days, 934mm (36.77") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 47min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 17:00 CET.

The months with the least sunshine in Moûtiers are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

In Moûtiers, France, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Moûtiers, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 0°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -9.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (6.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-11.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Moûtiers, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Moûtiers, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Moûtiers, France

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Moûtiers, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 121mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (40mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Moûtiers, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moûtiers, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 934mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (934mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (1mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Moûtiers, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Moûtiers, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moûtiers, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (4.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Moûtiers, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Moûtiers, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and May (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Moûtiers, France

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (7km).