December weather forecastCham, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cham, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min -2.7°C (27.1°F) and max 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a frosty 7.8°C (46°F) in November to a cold 3.4°C (38.1°F). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of -2.7°C (27.1°F) is observed in Cham.

Humidity

In Cham, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Cham, during December, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cham, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 981mm (38.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cham are January through May, October through December. In Cham, Switzerland, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 148mm (5.83") of snow. Throughout the year, in Cham, there are 35.5 snowfall days, and 692mm (27.24") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 3.4°C (38.1°F) and -2.7°C (27.1°F) respectively.

In Cham, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

In December, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 148mm (5.83") of snow is accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length in Cham is 8h and 34min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of the month, in Cham, Switzerland, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cham, Switzerland.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cham is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cham, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: 3.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Cham, 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
Cham, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Cham, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Cham, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 89mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (52mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Cham, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cham, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 148mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (169mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Cham, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

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: 5h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cham, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cham, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Cham, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).