December weather forecastChamoson, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Chamoson, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between -0.8°C (30.6°F) and -9.1°C (15.6°F).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Chamoson's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's cold 2.9°C (37.2°F) to a freezing cold -0.8°C (30.6°F). Chamoson experiences a steady low-temperature of -9.1°C (15.6°F) throughout December.

Humidity

In Chamoson, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Chamoson, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Chamoson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 206.5 days and collects up to 851mm (33.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Chamoson. In Chamoson, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of snow. In Chamoson, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.6 days and aggregates up to 419mm (16.5") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:54 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Chamoson is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

In Chamoson, in December, the average high-temperature is -0.8°C (30.6°F), and the average low-temperature is -9.1°C (15.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Chamoson, Switzerland, is 85%.

In Chamoson, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.

In Chamoson, Switzerland, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chamoson, Switzerland.

The average day length in December is 8h and 41min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:54 CET.

In Chamoson, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: -0.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -9.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (6.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Chamoson, 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 (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Chamoson, 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
Chamoson, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Chamoson, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 72mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (110mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (45mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Chamoson, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chamoson, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 59mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (110mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Chamoson, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chamoson, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chamoson, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (4.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Chamoson, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Chamoson, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Chamoson, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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