Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
Gerlafingen's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F) to an icy 4.2°C (39.6°F). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of -1.7°C (28.9°F).Humidity
In Gerlafingen, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout December, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gerlafingen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190.8 days and collects up to 880mm (34.65") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gerlafingen, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 143mm (5.63") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 652mm (25.67") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:49 CET.
Sunshine
With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 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. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Gerlafingen, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 4.2°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -1.7°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.4°C).
Average pressure in December
Gerlafingen, 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
Gerlafingen, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/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 (5.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Gerlafingen, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Gerlafingen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 81mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (106mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (45mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Gerlafingen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gerlafingen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 143mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (153mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Gerlafingen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gerlafingen, Switzerland
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gerlafingen, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Gerlafingen, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Gerlafingen, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Gerlafingen, Switzerland
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, September, October, November and December (8km).
