December weather forecastHitzkirch, Switzerland

December weather for Hitzkirch, Switzerland: In Hitzkirch, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 148mm (5.83") of snow. In Hitzkirch, during December, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of precipitation.

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hitzkirch, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -2.7°C (27.1°F) and 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Temperature

Hitzkirch in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a frosty 7.8°C (46°F) in November to a wintry 3.4°C (38.1°F). Throughout December nights, Hitzkirch experiences a consistent temperature average of -2.7°C (27.1°F).

Humidity

In Hitzkirch, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Hitzkirch, in December, during 13.9 rainfall days, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hitzkirch, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.8 days and collects up to 981mm (38.62") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hitzkirch, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 148mm (5.83") of snow. In Hitzkirch, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 692mm (27.24") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hitzkirch, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hitzkirch, Switzerland. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Hitzkirch, records 3.4°C (38.1°F), while the low-temperature is -2.7°C (27.1°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

In Hitzkirch, during December, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of precipitation.

In December, in Hitzkirch, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 148mm (5.83") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Hitzkirch is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 34min.

On the first day of December in Hitzkirch, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Hitzkirch, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Hitzkirch is 5.4h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hitzkirch, Switzerland.

In Hitzkirch, 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
Hitzkirch, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: 3.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.1°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 August (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Hitzkirch, 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
Hitzkirch, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hitzkirch, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Hitzkirch, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 89mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (52mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hitzkirch, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hitzkirch, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 148mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (169mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hitzkirch, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hitzkirch, Switzerland

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hitzkirch, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hitzkirch, 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
Hitzkirch, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Hitzkirch, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).