December weather forecastPierrelatte, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Pierrelatte, France, with an average temperature varying between 8.3°C (46.9°F) and 2°C (35.6°F).

Temperature

December signifies a gentle decline in Pierrelatte's average high-temperature, easing from a cool 11.5°C (52.7°F) in November to a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F). An average temperature of 2°C (35.6°F) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Pierrelatte is 82%.

Rainfall

In Pierrelatte, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pierrelatte, there are 111.4 rainfall days, and 380mm (14.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Pierrelatte, France, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pierrelatte is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Pierrelatte, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:11 CET.

Sunshine

In Pierrelatte, the average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Pierrelatte 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pierrelatte, is 8.3°C (46.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 2°C (35.6°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

In Pierrelatte, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

In Pierrelatte, France, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Pierrelatte is 8h and 55min.

On the first day of December in Pierrelatte, France, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:11 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Pierrelatte is 5.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Pierrelatte is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pierrelatte, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Pierrelatte, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Pierrelatte, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (11.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Pierrelatte, France

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Pierrelatte, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Pierrelatte, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pierrelatte, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Pierrelatte, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pierrelatte, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Pierrelatte, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pierrelatte, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Pierrelatte, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (9km).