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
December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F) in November to an icy 4.4°C (39.9°F). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of -1.6°C (29.1°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.Rainfall
In Horgen, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. In Horgen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.8 days and collects up to 471mm (18.54") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Horgen. Snow falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 85mm (3.35") of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of December, in Horgen, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:45 CET.
Sunshine
January, February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 4.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -1.6°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.2°C).
Average pressure in December
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average pressure in December: 1020.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6km/h).
Average humidity in December
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 51mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 85mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (85mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Horgen, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Horgen, 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
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are April, July and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).
