December weather forecastPonsonnas, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ponsonnas, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min -2.4°C (27.7°F) and max 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) in November to a cold 4.1°C (39.4°F). In the month of December, the average low-temperature in Ponsonnas, France, usually rests at a freezing cold -2.4°C (27.7°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ponsonnas, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 108.1 rainfall days, and 632mm (24.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ponsonnas. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.2 days and accumulates 482mm (18.98") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:57. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 17:05 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ponsonnas are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Ponsonnas, France, vary between a high-temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F) and a low-temperature of -2.4°C (27.7°F).

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

In Ponsonnas, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Ponsonnas, France, is December, when snow falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 482mm (18.98") of snow.

In December, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 482mm (18.98") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Ponsonnas, France, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

In Ponsonnas, France, the average day length in December is 8h and 51min.

On the first day of December in Ponsonnas, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 17:05 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Ponsonnas is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Ponsonnas, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ponsonnas, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ponsonnas, France

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Ponsonnas, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 80mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (87mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (32mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ponsonnas, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ponsonnas, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 482mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (482mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ponsonnas, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ponsonnas, 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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ponsonnas, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ponsonnas, 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
Ponsonnas, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Ponsonnas, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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