December weather forecast
Lachen, Switzerland

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lachen, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -2.7°C (27.1°F) and 3.2°C (37.8°F).

Temperature

In Lachen, the average high-temperature in December gently drops from a chilly 7.5°C (45.5°F) in November to an icy 3.2°C (37.8°F). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of -2.7°C (27.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Lachen, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation. In Lachen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151 days and collects up to 623mm (24.53") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Lachen, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 160mm (6.3") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lachen, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 753mm (29.65") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lachen.
On the first day of December in Lachen, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:44 CET.

Sunshine

In Lachen, Switzerland, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lachen are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Lachen?

In December, in Lachen, the average high-temperature is 3.2°C (37.8°F), and the average low-temperature is -2.7°C (27.1°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Lachen?

In Lachen, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in Lachen in December?

In December, in Lachen, Switzerland, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lachen in December?

In Lachen, in December, during 10.2 snowfall days, 160mm (6.3") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lachen?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lachen have in December?

The average day length in December in Lachen, Switzerland, is 8h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lachen?

On the first day of December in Lachen, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:44 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Lachen have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Lachen is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lachen?

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Lachen?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lachen is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lachen, Switzerland

Average temperature in December - Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: 3.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-4.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Lachen, Switzerland

Average pressure in December - Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Lachen, Switzerland

Average wind speed in December - Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Lachen, Switzerland

Average humidity in December - Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lachen, Switzerland

Average rainfall in December - Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (31mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Lachen, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in December - Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lachen, Switzerland

Average snowfall in December - Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 160mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (202mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Lachen, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in December - Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lachen, Switzerland

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lachen, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in December - Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lachen, Switzerland

Average UV index in December - Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lachen, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in December - Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Lachen, Switzerland

Average visibility in December - Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).

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