December weather forecastDiegten, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Diegten, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4.2°C (39.6°F) and an average low of -1.7°C (28.9°F).

Temperature

Diegten records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F) in November to a wintry 4.2°C (39.6°F). An average low-temperature of -1.7°C (28.9°F) is recorded in the month of December in Diegten.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, in Diegten, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout December, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Diegten, there are 190.8 rainfall days, and 880mm (34.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Diegten, Switzerland, are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 143mm (5.63") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Diegten, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 652mm (25.67") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Diegten, the average high-temperature is 4.2°C (39.6°F), and the average low-temperature is -1.7°C (28.9°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

In December, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout December, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Diegten, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 143mm (5.63") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Diegten, the average day length in December is 8h and 32min.

On the first day of December in Diegten, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

In Diegten, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Diegten, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Diegten, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Diegten, 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
Diegten, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Diegten, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

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

Average rainfall in December
Diegten, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 81mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (106mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (45mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Diegten, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Diegten, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 143mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (153mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Diegten, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Diegten, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Diegten, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Diegten, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Diegten, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, September, October, November and December (8km).