December weather forecastHinterkappelen, Switzerland
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hinterkappelen, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.3°C (39.7°F) and -2.5°C (27.5°F).Temperature
In Hinterkappelen, the beginning of December is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 8.2°C (46.8°F) to a wintry 4.3°C (39.7°F). During the nights in December, Hinterkappelen observes an average low-temperature of -2.5°C (27.5°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hinterkappelen, there are 149.7 rainfall days, and 438mm (17.24") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hinterkappelen. In Hinterkappelen, Switzerland, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of snow. In Hinterkappelen, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 413mm (16.26") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:51 CET.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Hinterkappelen.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hinterkappelen. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 4.3°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 (2.9°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -2.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.2°C).
Average pressure in December
Hinterkappelen, 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 (1015.5mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 8.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 40mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (23mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 80mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (104mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hinterkappelen, 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: 5h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Hinterkappelen, 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
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
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
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (8km).
