Pontarlier Weather in December

What's the weather like in Pontarlier (Franche-Comté) in December 2024?

The climate in Pontarlier during December can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Pontarlier and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

Pontarlier weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.4°C 34.4°F
Nightly temperature -4.2°C 24.5°F
Average temperature -1.4°C 29.5°F
Daily sunshine 2.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 100 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 12.7°C 54.8°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Pontarlier with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Pontarlier

Pontarlier average temperature in December

December rainfall

Pontarlier average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Pontarlier average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Pontarlier in December 2024.

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Pontarlier weather stats

Pontarlier weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.7°C 67.5°F
Driest month: October 81mm 3.2ins
Sunniest month: July 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January 0°C 32°F
Wettest month: August 115mm 4.5ins
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