December weather forecastPetit-Croix, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Petit-Croix, France, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.6°C (40.3°F) and -0.4°C (31.3°F).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from a frosty 8°C (46.4°F) in November to a cold 4.6°C (40.3°F). Petit-Croix, in December, registers a nighttime average temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Petit-Croix, France, in December, during 15.1 rainfall days, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petit-Croix, there are 189.8 rainfall days, and 741mm (29.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Petit-Croix. In Petit-Croix, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of snow. In Petit-Croix, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.1 days and aggregates up to 450mm (17.72") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Petit-Croix.
On the first day of December in Petit-Croix, France, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:50 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Petit-Croix, France, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 4.6°C (40.3°F) and the low-temperature is -0.4°C (31.3°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

The average relative humidity in December in Petit-Croix, France, is 88%.

In December, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Petit-Croix, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Petit-Croix is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Petit-Croix is 8h and 31min.

On the first day of December in Petit-Croix, France, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:50 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Petit-Croix, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

In Petit-Croix, France, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Petit-Croix.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Petit-Croix, 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 November (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Petit-Croix, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Petit-Croix, France

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

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

Average rainfall in December
Petit-Croix, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 84mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (36mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Petit-Croix, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Petit-Croix, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 91mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (114mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Petit-Croix, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Petit-Croix, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

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 12min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Petit-Croix, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Petit-Croix, 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
Petit-Croix, 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 34).

Average visibility in December
Petit-Croix, 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).