December weather forecast
Chiasso, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Chiasso, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.5°C (41.9°F) and -0.8°C (30.6°F).

Temperature

Chiasso experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a chilly 9.4°C (48.9°F) in November to a cold 5.5°C (41.9°F). An average low-temperature of -0.8°C (30.6°F) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Chiasso is 73%.

Rainfall

In Chiasso, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 1265mm (49.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Chiasso, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 255mm (10.04") of snow is accumulated. In Chiasso, during the entire year, snow falls for 44 days and aggregates up to 1306mm (51.42") 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 the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 16:49 CET.

Sunshine

In Chiasso, Switzerland, the average sunshine in December is 6.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chiasso. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Chiasso in December?
The high-temperature during December is 5.5°C (41.9°F) and the low-temperature is -0.8°C (30.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Chiasso?
In December, the average relative humidity in Chiasso is 73%.
How many days does it rain in December in Chiasso?
In December, in Chiasso, Switzerland, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in Chiasso in December?
In Chiasso, in December, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 255mm (10.04") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Chiasso?
December has the shortest days of the year in Chiasso, Switzerland, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Chiasso?
In Chiasso, Switzerland, the average day length in December is 8h and 44min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Chiasso?
On the first day of December in Chiasso, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 16:49 CET.
How long on average sun shines in December in Chiasso?
In Chiasso, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Chiasso?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chiasso, Switzerland.
How high is the UV index in December in Chiasso?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Chiasso, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Chiasso, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Chiasso, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Chiasso, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Chiasso, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (181mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (36mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Chiasso, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chiasso, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 255mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (402mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Chiasso, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chiasso, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chiasso, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Chiasso, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Chiasso, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Chiasso, 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).

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