December weather forecastSaussenac, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Saussenac, France, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.9°C (37.2°F) and 8.9°C (48°F).

Temperature

As December arrives, Saussenac's weather displays a minor decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's cool 12.3°C (54.1°F) to a chilly 8.9°C (48°F). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 2.9°C (37.2°F) is observed.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Saussenac are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Saussenac, in December, during 14.4 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.2 rainfall days, and 565mm (22.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Saussenac. In Saussenac, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 10mm (0.39") of snow is typically accumulated. In Saussenac, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.3 days and aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 17:14. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 17:22 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Saussenac is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Saussenac are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Saussenac experiences an average high-temperature of 8.9°C (48°F) and a low-temperature of 2.9°C (37.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months in Saussenac, France.

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

In Saussenac, in December, during 14.4 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Saussenac, France, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 10mm (0.39") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Saussenac.

In December, the average day length in Saussenac is 8h and 58min.

On the first day of December in Saussenac, France, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 17:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 17:22 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Saussenac is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Saussenac, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Saussenac, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Saussenac, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Saussenac, France

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Saussenac, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Saussenac, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saussenac, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 10mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Saussenac, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saussenac, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Saussenac, 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
Saussenac, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Saussenac, France

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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