December weather forecastPonteyraud, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ponteyraud, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 9.6°C (49.3°F) and an average low of 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's moderate 13.1°C (55.6°F) to a chilly 9.6°C (49.3°F). Throughout the month of December, Ponteyraud reports a steady low-temperature average of 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Ponteyraud, during December, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ponteyraud, France, there are 154.4 rainfall days, and 490mm (19.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ponteyraud, France, are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:18. On the last day of December, in Ponteyraud, France, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ponteyraud, France, is 4.9h.

UV index

In Ponteyraud, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Ponteyraud, France, vary between a high-temperature of 9.6°C (49.3°F) and a low-temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Ponteyraud are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

In Ponteyraud, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

In Ponteyraud, France, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Ponteyraud. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows in Ponteyraud, France. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.

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

In Ponteyraud, France, the average day length in December is 8h and 49min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Ponteyraud is 4.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ponteyraud, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 9.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Ponteyraud, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ponteyraud, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (11.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ponteyraud, France

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Ponteyraud, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ponteyraud, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ponteyraud, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ponteyraud, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ponteyraud, 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: 4h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ponteyraud, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ponteyraud, France

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ponteyraud, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Ponteyraud, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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