December weather forecastGöschenen, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Göschenen, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max -1.9°C (28.6°F) and min -9.4°C (15.1°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's wintry 1.5°C (34.7°F) to a freezing cold -1.9°C (28.6°F). Göschenen experiences a mean low-temperature of -9.4°C (15.1°F) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Göschenen, Switzerland, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 134mm (5.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Göschenen, there are 172.4 rainfall days, and 1583mm (62.32") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Göschenen, Switzerland. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20 days and accumulates 1086mm (42.76") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Göschenen.
On the first day of December in Göschenen, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Göschenen are January and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Göschenen, is -1.9°C (28.6°F), while the average low-temperature is -9.4°C (15.1°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Göschenen, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 134mm (5.28") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Göschenen. Snow falls for 20 days and accumulates 1086mm (42.76") of snow.

In Göschenen, Switzerland, during December, snow falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 1086mm (42.76") of snow.

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

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

The months with the least sunshine in Göschenen are January and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

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

In Göschenen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Göschenen, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: -1.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (16.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -9.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Göschenen, 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 (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Göschenen, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Göschenen, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Göschenen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 134mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (201mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (78mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Göschenen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Göschenen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 1086mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1086mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (23mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Göschenen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 20 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (23.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Göschenen, 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 July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Göschenen, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (2.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Göschenen, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Göschenen, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Göschenen, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5km).