December weather forecastPonthoux, France
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ponthoux, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 3.8°C (38.8°F) and an average low of -1.6°C (29.1°F).Temperature
The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a chilly 7.7°C (45.9°F) in November to a cold 3.8°C (38.8°F). Throughout the month of December, Ponthoux sees a steady low-temperature average of -1.6°C (29.1°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Ponthoux is 87%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Ponthoux. Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 173mm (6.81") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Ponthoux is December, when snow falls for 16.7 days and typically aggregates up to 833mm (32.8") of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:51. On the last day of December, in Ponthoux, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:59 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 are January through March, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Ponthoux, France
- Average high temperature in December: 3.8°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -1.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Ponthoux, France
- Average pressure in December: 1021.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Ponthoux, France
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Ponthoux, France
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (81%).
Average rainfall in December
Ponthoux, France
- Average rainfall in December: 173mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (173mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (84mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Ponthoux, France
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ponthoux, France
- Average snowfall in December: 833mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (833mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Ponthoux, France
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ponthoux, France
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ponthoux, France
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (5.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Ponthoux, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ponthoux, France
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Ponthoux, France
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).
