December weather forecastValensole, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Valensole, France, with temperature in the range of an average high of 8°C (46.4°F) and an average low of 0°C (32°F).

Temperature

A subtle shift in Valensole's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a cool 11.6°C (52.9°F) to a chilly 8°C (46.4°F). During December, Valensole sees a mean low-temperature of 0°C (32°F).

Humidity

In Valensole, France, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Valensole, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Valensole, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 504mm (19.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Valensole. In Valensole, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated. In Valensole, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.9 days and aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") 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 07:50 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of December, in Valensole, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 17:08 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Valensole, is 8°C (46.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 0°C (32°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In Valensole, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

In Valensole, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

In Valensole, France, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Valensole, France, is 8h and 59min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of the month, in Valensole, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 17:08 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

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

In Valensole, France, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Valensole, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-1.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Valensole, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Valensole, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Valensole, France

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Valensole, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (73mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Valensole, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Valensole, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Valensole, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Valensole, 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: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Valensole, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Valensole, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Valensole, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Valensole, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, April, May, October, November and December (9km).