Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a chilly 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to a wintry 4.2°C (39.6°F). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a subzero cold -1.8°C (28.8°F) during the night.Humidity
In Benken, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.9 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Benken, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 168mm (6.61") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.6 snowfall days, and 729mm (28.7") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:43 CET.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Benken, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 4.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -1.8°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Benken, 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 (1015.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Benken, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8km/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 (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Benken, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Benken, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 82mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (29mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Benken, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September and November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benken, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 168mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (182mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Benken, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benken, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benken, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Benken, Switzerland
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Benken, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Benken, 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).
