December weather forecast
Alpiglen, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alpiglen, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between -11.2°C (11.8°F) and -1.5°C (29.3°F).

Temperature

Alpiglen's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's icy 1.7°C (35.1°F) to a subzero cold -1.5°C (29.3°F). Alpiglen's temperature tends to fall to an average low of -11.2°C (11.8°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Alpiglen, in December, during 6.6 rainfall days, 78mm (3.07") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alpiglen, there are 169.7 rainfall days, and 934mm (36.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.2 days and accumulates 423mm (16.65") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:50 CET.

Sunshine

In Alpiglen, Switzerland, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Alpiglen in December?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Alpiglen, Switzerland, are -1.5°C (29.3°F) and -11.2°C (11.8°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December in Alpiglen?
The average relative humidity in December in Alpiglen, Switzerland, is 88%.
How much does it rain in Alpiglen in December?
In Alpiglen, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation.
What is the snowiest month in Alpiglen?
The month with the most snowfall in Alpiglen is December, when snow falls for 15.2 days and typically aggregates up to 423mm (16.65") of snow.
How many days does it snow in December in Alpiglen?
In December, in Alpiglen, Switzerland, it is snowing for 15.2 days. Throughout December, 423mm (16.65") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Alpiglen?
The month with the shortest days in Alpiglen is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Alpiglen?
In December, the average day length is 8h and 38min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Alpiglen?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:50 CET.
How long on average sun shines in December in Alpiglen?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Alpiglen?
January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Alpiglen, Switzerland.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Alpiglen?
In Alpiglen, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Alpiglen, Switzerland
Average temperature in December
Alpiglen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: -1.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -11.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (5.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in December - Alpiglen, Switzerland
Average pressure in December
Alpiglen, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in December: 1021mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Alpiglen, Switzerland
Average wind speed in December
Alpiglen, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Alpiglen, Switzerland
Average humidity in December
Alpiglen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (83%).

Average rainfall in December - Alpiglen, Switzerland
Average rainfall in December
Alpiglen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 78mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (50mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Alpiglen, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in December
Alpiglen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December - Alpiglen, Switzerland
Average snowfall in December
Alpiglen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 423mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (423mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Alpiglen, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in December
Alpiglen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alpiglen, Switzerland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alpiglen, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Alpiglen, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in December
Alpiglen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (5.4 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Alpiglen, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in December
Alpiglen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The months with the most cloud cover are February and May (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December - Alpiglen, Switzerland
Average visibility in December
Alpiglen, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, October, November and December (7km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5km).

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