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
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a frosty 7.7°C (45.9°F) in November to an icy 3.7°C (38.7°F). The temperature in Giffers lowers to an average of -2.7°C (27.1°F) during December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 98mm (3.86") of precipitation is accumulated. In Giffers, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.3 days and collects up to 992mm (39.06") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Giffers are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 192mm (7.56") of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Giffers.On the first day of December in Giffers, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:52 CET.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Giffers, Switzerland.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Giffers are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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When is the lowest UV index in Giffers?
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Average temperature in December
Giffers, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 3.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -2.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Giffers, 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
Giffers, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Giffers, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Giffers, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 98mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (53mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Giffers, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Giffers, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 192mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (192mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Giffers, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Giffers, Switzerland
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
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 1min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Giffers, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Giffers, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Giffers, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Giffers, Switzerland
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (8km).
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