December weather forecastPontaix, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pontaix, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 7.5°C (45.5°F) and min 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 10.8°C (51.4°F) in November to a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F). Pontaix's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a cold 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 84%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Pontaix, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Pontaix, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.3 days and collects up to 320mm (12.6") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, in Pontaix, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pontaix, there are 11.1 snowfall days, and 90mm (3.54") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Pontaix, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 17:08 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Pontaix is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pontaix. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Pontaix, the average high-temperature is 7.5°C (45.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.6°C (34.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

With an average relative humidity of 84%, December is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in December in Pontaix is 84%.

In Pontaix, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

In Pontaix, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Pontaix is 8h and 52min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 17:08 CET.

In Pontaix, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Pontaix, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Pontaix, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10km/h).

Average humidity in December
Pontaix, France

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Pontaix, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Pontaix, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pontaix, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (55mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Pontaix, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pontaix, 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 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pontaix, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Pontaix, 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
Pontaix, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Pontaix, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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