December weather forecastRetournac, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Retournac, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.2°C (41.4°F) and -1.2°C (29.8°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F) in November to an icy 5.2°C (41.4°F). The nighttime temperature in Retournac, during December, averages of -1.2°C (29.8°F).

Humidity

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months in Retournac.

Rainfall

In December, in Retournac, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Retournac, there are 157.7 rainfall days, and 526mm (20.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 82mm (3.23") of snow is accumulated. In Retournac, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.7 days and aggregates up to 651mm (25.63") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Retournac.
On the first day of December in Retournac, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:11 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Retournac is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Retournac are 5.2°C (41.4°F) and -1.2°C (29.8°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity in Retournac are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

In Retournac, France, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Retournac, during December, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of snow.

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

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

On the first day of December in Retournac, France, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:11 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Retournac is 4.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Retournac is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Retournac, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3°C).

Average pressure in December
Retournac, 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 April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Retournac, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Retournac, France

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Retournac, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Retournac, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Retournac, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 82mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (137mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Retournac, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Retournac, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Retournac, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Retournac, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Retournac, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Retournac, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and November (7km).