December weather forecastRittershoffen, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Rittershoffen, France, with an average temperature ranging between min 0.8°C (33.4°F) and max 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Temperature

As Rittershoffen enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a frosty 9°C (48.2°F) of November to a wintry 5.5°C (41.9°F). Rittershoffen sustains an average of approximately a still icy 0.8°C (33.4°F) during December nights, with little variation from daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 376mm (14.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Rittershoffen, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Rittershoffen, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:41 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Rittershoffen.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rittershoffen. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Rittershoffen in December has an average high-temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

In Rittershoffen, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of snow.

In Rittershoffen, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 50mm (1.97") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December in Rittershoffen, France, is 8h and 20min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:41 CET.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

In Rittershoffen, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Rittershoffen, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rittershoffen, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rittershoffen, France

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Rittershoffen, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rittershoffen, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rittershoffen, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 50mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (50mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rittershoffen, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rittershoffen, France

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rittershoffen, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Rittershoffen, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Rittershoffen, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Rittershoffen, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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