December weather forecastBürchen, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bürchen, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between -2.5°C (27.5°F) and -10.6°C (12.9°F).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a wintry 0.5°C (32.9°F) in November to a subzero cold -2.5°C (27.5°F). The average temperature in Bürchen drops to a frigid cold -10.6°C (12.9°F) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

In Bürchen, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Bürchen, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.3 rainfall days, and 1541mm (60.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Bürchen, during December, snow falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 474mm (18.66") of snow. Throughout the year, in Bürchen, there are 126.3 snowfall days, and 4942mm (194.57") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Bürchen, Switzerland, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of December, in Bürchen, Switzerland, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:52 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Bürchen is 5.1h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bürchen is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Bürchen, records -2.5°C (27.5°F), while the low-temperature is -10.6°C (12.9°F).

In Bürchen, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

In Bürchen, Switzerland, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

In December, in Bürchen, Switzerland, it is snowing for 15.5 days. Throughout December, 474mm (18.66") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Bürchen is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Bürchen is 8h and 41min.

On the first day of December in Bürchen, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:52 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bürchen, Switzerland, 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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Average temperature in December
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: -2.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -10.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Bürchen, 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 (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (199mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (51mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 474mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1182mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in December
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April and November (6km).