December weather forecast
Portes-en-Valdaine, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Portes-en-Valdaine, France, with temperature in the range of an average high of 8.3°C (46.9°F) and an average low of 2°C (35.6°F).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F) to a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F). Portes-en-Valdaine records an average low of 2°C (35.6°F) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In Portes-en-Valdaine, France, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Portes-en-Valdaine, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In Portes-en-Valdaine, France, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.4 days and collects up to 380mm (14.96") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Portes-en-Valdaine. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Portes-en-Valdaine, 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 Portes-en-Valdaine is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 17:10 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Portes-en-Valdaine is 5.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Portes-en-Valdaine, France. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Portes-en-Valdaine in December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Portes-en-Valdaine, is 8.3°C (46.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 2°C (35.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Portes-en-Valdaine?
The average relative humidity in December in Portes-en-Valdaine, France, is 82%.
How many days does it rain in December in Portes-en-Valdaine?
In Portes-en-Valdaine, France, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start to snow in Portes-en-Valdaine?
December is the first month it typically snows in Portes-en-Valdaine. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Portes-en-Valdaine?
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Portes-en-Valdaine.
What is the average length of the day in December in Portes-en-Valdaine?
In December, the average day length in Portes-en-Valdaine is 8h and 54min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Portes-en-Valdaine?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:01. On the last day of the month, in Portes-en-Valdaine, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 17:10 CET.
How long on average sun shines in December in Portes-en-Valdaine?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.
When is the lowest UV index in Portes-en-Valdaine?
The months with the lowest UV index in Portes-en-Valdaine, France, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Portes-en-Valdaine?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Portes-en-Valdaine, 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
Portes-en-Valdaine, 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
Portes-en-Valdaine, 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
Portes-en-Valdaine, 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
Portes-en-Valdaine, 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
Portes-en-Valdaine, 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
Portes-en-Valdaine, 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
Portes-en-Valdaine, 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
Portes-en-Valdaine, France
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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 5min

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
Portes-en-Valdaine, 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
Portes-en-Valdaine, 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
Portes-en-Valdaine, 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
Portes-en-Valdaine, 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).

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