Temperatures in December
It's cold in December in Les Houches with an average temperature of 1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -1°C to a high of 4°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -5°C and 0°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Les Houches in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Les Houches with very cold temperatures, averaging around 1°C during the day and nights close to -3°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 2°C, with nights close to -3°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Les Houches will be around 2°C, with nights close to -2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 172 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 59 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 48% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Les Houches. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Les Houches in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
1°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
4°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
-1°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
172 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
15 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
59 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
20 days | 1 day | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Les Houches?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Les Houches. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Les Houches in December
With 9°C, Les Houches hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -11°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -17°C to a high of 4°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Les Houches
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Les Houches, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Les Houches
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Les Houches, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 15 days of rain in Les Houches.
Daily Snowfall in December in Les Houches
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Les Houches, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in Les Houches
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Les Houches, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Les Houches Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Les Houches, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Les Houches Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Les Houches, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Les Houches per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Les Houches, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for Les Houches
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Average Weather in Les Houches by Month
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