December weather forecastFrutigen, Switzerland

December weather for Frutigen, Switzerland: The month with the most snowfall in Frutigen is December, when snow falls for 17.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1065mm (41.93") of snow. In Frutigen, Switzerland, in December, during 17.5 snowfall days, 1065mm (41.93") of snow is typically accumulated.

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Frutigen, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -0.7°C (30.7°F) and -8.6°C (16.5°F).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a cold 2.9°C (37.2°F) in November to a subzero cold -0.7°C (30.7°F). An average nighttime temperature of -8.6°C (16.5°F) is noted in Frutigen during the month of December.

Humidity

In Frutigen, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, in Frutigen, Switzerland, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 134mm (5.28") of precipitation is accumulated. In Frutigen, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.9 days and collects up to 1496mm (58.9") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Frutigen. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 17.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1065mm (41.93") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Frutigen, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Frutigen. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Frutigen experiences an average high-temperature of -0.7°C (30.7°F) and a low-temperature of -8.6°C (16.5°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

In Frutigen, Switzerland, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 134mm (5.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Frutigen is December, when snow falls for 17.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1065mm (41.93") of snow.

In Frutigen, Switzerland, in December, during 17.5 snowfall days, 1065mm (41.93") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Frutigen, Switzerland, the average day length in December is 8h and 38min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of the month, in Frutigen, Switzerland, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Frutigen.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Frutigen is 1. 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
Frutigen, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: -0.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -8.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Frutigen, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in December: 1021mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Frutigen, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Frutigen, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Frutigen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 134mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (193mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (74mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Frutigen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Frutigen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 1065mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1065mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (7mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Frutigen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.4 days).

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Frutigen, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (3.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Frutigen, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Frutigen, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Frutigen, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and October (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).