December weather forecast
Grenchen, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Grenchen, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between -1.5°C (29.3°F) and 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Temperature

December signifies a gentle decline in Grenchen's average high-temperature, easing from a frosty 8.2°C (46.8°F) in November to an icy 4.2°C (39.6°F). Grenchen throughout December, records an average low-temperature of -1.5°C (29.3°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Grenchen, Switzerland, in December, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 95mm (3.74") of accumulated precipitation. In Grenchen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195.6 days and collects up to 870mm (34.25") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Grenchen, Switzerland, are January through May, September through December. In Grenchen, Switzerland, during December, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 123mm (4.84") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.6 snowfall days, and 557mm (21.93") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Grenchen.
On the first day of December in Grenchen, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:50 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Grenchen. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Grenchen during December?
In Grenchen, 4.2°C (39.6°F) is the average high-temperature and -1.5°C (29.3°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the average humidity in December in Grenchen?
The average relative humidity in December in Grenchen, Switzerland, is 85%.
How many days does it rain in December in Grenchen?
In December, in Grenchen, Switzerland, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout December, 95mm (3.74") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in Grenchen in December?
In Grenchen, Switzerland, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 123mm (4.84") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Grenchen?
The month with the shortest days in Grenchen is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Grenchen?
In December, the average day length is 8h and 34min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Grenchen?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:50 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Grenchen?
The month with the least sunshine in Grenchen, Switzerland, is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Grenchen have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Grenchen is 4.9h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Grenchen?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December in Grenchen?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Grenchen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Grenchen, 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 (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Grenchen, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Grenchen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Grenchen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 95mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (46mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Grenchen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Grenchen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 123mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (133mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Grenchen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Grenchen, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Grenchen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Grenchen, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Grenchen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Grenchen, 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).

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