December weather forecast
Alchenstorf, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Alchenstorf, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.2°C (39.6°F) and min -1.7°C (28.9°F).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F) to a cold 4.2°C (39.6°F). In Alchenstorf, December is marked by an average low-temperature of -1.7°C (28.9°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Alchenstorf, Switzerland, in December, during 15.2 rainfall days, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alchenstorf, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190.8 days and collects up to 880mm (34.65") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 143mm (5.63") of snow is accumulated. In Alchenstorf, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.9 days and aggregates up to 652mm (25.67") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Alchenstorf, Switzerland, is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:41. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:49 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?
During December, Alchenstorf experiences an average high-temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F) and a low-temperature of -1.7°C (28.9°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Alchenstorf, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Alchenstorf, in December, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in December?
In Alchenstorf, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 143mm (5.63") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Alchenstorf have in December?
The average day length in December is 8h and 34min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:49 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Alchenstorf, Switzerland, is 5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 81mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (106mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (45mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 143mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (153mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, September, October, November and December (8km).

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