December weather forecast
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Château-d'Oex, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 1.6°C (34.9°F) and an average low of -5.2°C (22.6°F).

Temperature

A mild drop in Château-d'Oex's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from an icy 5.7°C (42.3°F) in November to a still wintry 1.6°C (34.9°F). The average temperature during December nights in Château-d'Oex is registered at a subzero cold -5.2°C (22.6°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Château-d'Oex, Switzerland, is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, in Château-d'Oex, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. In Château-d'Oex, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.9 days and collects up to 295mm (11.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Château-d'Oex. In Château-d'Oex, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of snow. In Château-d'Oex, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 508mm (20") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Château-d'Oex is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:54 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Château-d'Oex, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Château-d'Oex in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Château-d'Oex, is 1.6°C (34.9°F) and the average low-temperature is -5.2°C (22.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Château-d'Oex?

In December, the average relative humidity in Château-d'Oex is 83%.

How much does it rain in Château-d'Oex in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Château-d'Oex in December?

In Château-d'Oex, Switzerland, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Château-d'Oex?

December has the shortest days of the year in Château-d'Oex, Switzerland, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Château-d'Oex have in December?

In December, the average day length in Château-d'Oex is 8h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Château-d'Oex?

On the first day of December in Château-d'Oex, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:54 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Château-d'Oex?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Château-d'Oex, Switzerland, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Château-d'Oex have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Château-d'Oex is 5.1h.

How high is the UV index in December in Château-d'Oex?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Château-d'Oex is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

Average temperature in December - Château-d
  • Average high temperature in December: 1.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

Average pressure in December - Château-d
  • 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 (1015.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

Average wind speed in December - Château-d
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

Average humidity in December - Château-d
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

Average rainfall in December - Château-d
  • Average rainfall in December: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (35mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (14mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in December - Château-d
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, June and July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

Average snowfall in December - Château-d
  • Average snowfall in December: 94mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (142mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in December - Château-d
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Château-d
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in December - Château-d
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

Average UV index in December - Château-d
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in December - Château-d
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Château-d'Oex, Switzerland

Average visibility in December - Château-d
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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