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
December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a frosty 7.8°C (46°F) in November to a wintry 3.4°C (38.1°F). Horw registers a consistent average low-temperature of -2.7°C (27.1°F) during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Horw, in December, during 13.9 rainfall days, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Horw, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.8 days and collects up to 981mm (38.62") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Horw, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 148mm (5.83") of snow. In Horw, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 692mm (27.24") of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Horw, Switzerland, 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 16:39. On the last day of December, in Horw, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:47 CET.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Horw?
What is the average humidity in December in Horw?
How many days does it rain in December in Horw?
How many days does it snow in December in Horw?
What is the month with the shortest days in Horw?
How many hours of daylight does Horw have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Horw?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Horw?
How many hours of sunshine does Horw have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Horw?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Horw?
Average temperature in December
Horw, 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
Horw, 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
Horw, 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
Horw, 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
Horw, 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
Horw, 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
Horw, 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
Horw, 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
Horw, Switzerland
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
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 2min
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
Horw, 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
Horw, 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
Horw, 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
Horw, 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).
