December weather forecastEigenthal, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Eigenthal, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between max 3.4°C (38.1°F) and min -2.7°C (27.1°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 7.8°C (46°F) in November to a wintry 3.4°C (38.1°F). The average temperature during December nights is registered at a freezing cold -2.7°C (27.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Eigenthal is 83%.

Rainfall

In Eigenthal, Switzerland, in December, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 89mm (3.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Eigenthal, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 981mm (38.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 148mm (5.83") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Eigenthal, there are 35.5 snowfall days, and 692mm (27.24") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Eigenthal 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 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

In Eigenthal, Switzerland, in December, during 13.9 rainfall days, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Eigenthal, 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 Eigenthal, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 35min.

On the first day of December in Eigenthal, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

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

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

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 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
Eigenthal, 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
Eigenthal, 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
Eigenthal, 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
Eigenthal, 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).