December weather forecastGempen, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Gempen, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between 4.8°C (40.6°F) and -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a frosty 8.6°C (47.5°F) to a cold 4.8°C (40.6°F). Gempen records an average low-temperature of -0.5°C (31.1°F) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Gempen is 86%.

Rainfall

In Gempen, during December, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 85mm (3.35") of precipitation. In Gempen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.7 days and collects up to 822mm (32.36") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.2 days and typically aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of December, in Gempen, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Gempen, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gempen is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Gempen, the average high-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F), and the average low-temperature is -0.5°C (31.1°F).

In Gempen, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

In December, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout December, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Gempen. Snow falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 88mm (3.46") of snow.

In Gempen, Switzerland, in December, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 88mm (3.46") of snow.

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, in Gempen, Switzerland, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Gempen is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gempen, Switzerland, is 4.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gempen is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 85mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (100mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (41mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (13 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 88mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (88mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gempen, 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 December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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