December weather forecastForel, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forel, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min -0.4°C (31.3°F) and max 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to an icy 4.9°C (40.8°F). The average low-temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

In Forel, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Forel is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Forel is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:55 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Forel are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Updated: Feb 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Forel, Switzerland, vary between a high-temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F) and a low-temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F).

In Forel, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

In Forel, Switzerland, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 103mm (4.06") of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Forel is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of snow.

In Forel, Switzerland, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 8h and 39min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:55 CET.

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Forel, Switzerland.

In Forel, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Forel, Switzerland.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Forel is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8.7°C

4.9°C

3.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.2km/h

12.8km/h

12.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.5

12.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Forel, Switzerland

Average high temperature in December: 4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: -0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Forel, Switzerland

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 (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Forel, Switzerland

Average wind speed in December: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Forel, Switzerland

Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Forel, Switzerland

Average rainfall in December: 103mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (38mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Forel, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forel, Switzerland

Average snowfall in December: 184mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Forel, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Forel, 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 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forel, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Forel, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Forel, 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).