December weather forecastSchaanwald, Liechtenstein

December

Weather in December

December brings Schaanwald full circle to a firm winter grasp. The month logs substantial snowfall amounts, reaching up to 138mm (5.43"). The city experiences the shortest daylight hours and reduced sunshine, intensifying the winter chills. The heightened average air pressure coexists with an increase in wind speed. The overall visibility shrinks, and the cold wind gusts blow with renewed vigor. With the city under a white blanket, the year concludes on a crisp, snowy note.

Temperature

Schaanwald in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's chilly 7.6°C (45.7°F) to a wintry 3°C (37.4°F). Throughout December nights, Schaanwald registers an average low-temperature of -3.9°C (25°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Schaanwald, Liechtenstein, in December, during 14.3 rainfall days, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Schaanwald, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.9 days and collects up to 949mm (37.36") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Schaanwald, Liechtenstein, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 138mm (5.43") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37 snowfall days, and 721mm (28.39") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Schaanwald is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of December, in Schaanwald, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:41 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Schaanwald, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Schaanwald, is 3°C (37.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to -3.9°C (25°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

In Schaanwald, in December, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 100mm (3.94") of accumulated precipitation.

In Schaanwald, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 138mm (5.43") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Schaanwald, Liechtenstein.

The average day length in December in Schaanwald is 8h and 34min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, in Schaanwald, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:41 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Schaanwald, Liechtenstein, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

In Schaanwald, Liechtenstein, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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

In Schaanwald, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

7.6°C

3°C

1.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8km/h

8.5km/h

8.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.9

12.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Schaanwald, Liechtenstein

Average high temperature in December: 3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: -3.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-6°C).

Average pressure in December
Schaanwald, Liechtenstein

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).

Average wind speed in December
Schaanwald, Liechtenstein

Average wind speed in December: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (7.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Schaanwald, Liechtenstein

Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Schaanwald, Liechtenstein

Average rainfall in December: 100mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (116mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (51mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Schaanwald, Liechtenstein

Average rainfall days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Schaanwald, Liechtenstein

Average snowfall in December: 138mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (214mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Schaanwald, Liechtenstein

Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Schaanwald, Liechtenstein

Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

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: 5h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Schaanwald, Liechtenstein

Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Schaanwald, Liechtenstein

Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).