December weather forecastBottens, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Bottens, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between min -0.4°C (31.3°F) and max 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Temperature

Bottens's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to an icy 4.9°C (40.8°F). Bottens records an average temperature drop to a freezing cold -0.4°C (31.3°F) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Bottens is December, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bottens are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Bottens, Switzerland, is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:55 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Bottens is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bottens. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Bottens, is 4.9°C (40.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to -0.4°C (31.3°F).

In Bottens, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

The month with the most rainfall in Bottens is December, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

In Bottens, during December, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Bottens is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of snow.

In Bottens, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 184mm (7.24") of snow.

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

In Bottens, the average day length in December is 8h and 38min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, in Bottens, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:55 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Bottens is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bottens is 5.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bottens, Switzerland, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bottens, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Bottens, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bottens, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bottens, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Bottens, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 103mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (38mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bottens, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bottens, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 184mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bottens, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

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 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bottens, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Bottens, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bottens, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Bottens, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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