December weather forecastFrauenfeld, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December brings along the Swiss winter in all its glory. Sub-zero temperatures, declining to a chill -1.8°C (28.8°F), make it the coldest month of the year. Snowfall returns as the dominant form of precipitation, covering Frauenfeld in a pristine white blanket. The days are shortest and the nights longest during this month, creating an enchanting winter landscape. The arrival of the holiday season adds a unique charm to the weather of December.

Temperature

A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from a frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to an icy 4.2°C (39.6°F). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of -1.8°C (28.8°F) is observed in Frauenfeld.

Humidity

In Frauenfeld, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.9 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Frauenfeld, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 168mm (6.61") of snow is accumulated. In Frauenfeld, Switzerland, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.6 days and aggregates up to 729mm (28.7") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Frauenfeld is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:42 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Frauenfeld is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Frauenfeld. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Frauenfeld, in December, the average high-temperature is 4.2°C (39.6°F), and the average low-temperature is -1.8°C (28.8°F).

In Frauenfeld, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.9 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

In Frauenfeld, Switzerland, in December, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 82mm (3.23") of accumulated precipitation.

In Frauenfeld, Switzerland, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 168mm (6.61") of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Frauenfeld is 8h and 31min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, in Frauenfeld, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:42 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, is 4.6h.

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

In Frauenfeld, 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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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8.7°C

4.2°C

3.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.5km/h

8.6km/h

8.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.5

11.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Average high temperature in December: 4.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: -1.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Average pressure in December: 1020.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Average wind speed in December: 7.8km/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 (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Average rainfall in December: 82mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (29mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September and November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Average snowfall in December: 168mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (182mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Frauenfeld, 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: 4h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).