December weather forecastValréas, France

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Valréas, France, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2°C (35.6°F) and an average high of 8.3°C (46.9°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a cool 11.5°C (52.7°F) to a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F). An average temperature of 2°C (35.6°F) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Valréas, France, is 82%.

Rainfall

In Valréas, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In Valréas, France, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.4 days and collects up to 380mm (14.96") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Valréas, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Valréas, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of December, in Valréas, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 17:10 CET.

Sunshine

In Valréas, the average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Valréas, France. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Valréas, France, vary between a high-temperature of 8.3°C (46.9°F) and a low-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

In Valréas, France, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Valréas.

The average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, in Valréas, France, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 17:10 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Valréas is 5.9h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Valréas, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Valréas, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (11.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Valréas, France

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Valréas, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Valréas, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Valréas, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Valréas, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Valréas, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Valréas, 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
Valréas, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Valréas, France

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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