December weather forecastRuffieux, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ruffieux, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.9°C (42.6°F) and -1.2°C (29.8°F).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F) in November to a wintry 5.9°C (42.6°F). Ruffieux sees an average low-temperature of -1.2°C (29.8°F) during December.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Ruffieux.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 117mm (4.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ruffieux are January through May, October through December. In Ruffieux, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 54mm (2.13") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 192mm (7.56") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ruffieux is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:01 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ruffieux. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Ruffieux, 5.9°C (42.6°F) is the average high-temperature and -1.2°C (29.8°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Ruffieux.

In December, the average relative humidity in Ruffieux is 83%.

The month with the most rainfall in Ruffieux, France, is December, when the rain falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 117mm (4.61") of precipitation.

In December, in Ruffieux, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 117mm (4.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Ruffieux, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 54mm (2.13") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ruffieux.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of the month, in Ruffieux, France, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:01 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ruffieux, France, is 5.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ruffieux, France, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ruffieux, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Ruffieux, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ruffieux, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ruffieux, France

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Ruffieux, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 117mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (40mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ruffieux, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ruffieux, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 54mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (57mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ruffieux, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ruffieux, 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: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ruffieux, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ruffieux, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ruffieux, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Ruffieux, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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