December weather forecast
Krattigen, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Krattigen, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between -0.5°C (31.1°F) and -8.5°C (16.7°F).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from an icy 3.1°C (37.6°F) in November to a freezing cold -0.5°C (31.1°F). An average low-temperature of -8.5°C (16.7°F) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Krattigen is 86%.

Rainfall

In Krattigen, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 192.3 rainfall days, and 935mm (36.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 162mm (6.38") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 53.3 snowfall days, and 968mm (38.11") of snow is accumulated.

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 07:53 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

Sunshine

In Krattigen, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?
Krattigen in December has an average high-temperature of -0.5°C (31.1°F) and an average low-temperature of -8.5°C (16.7°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Krattigen?
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Krattigen, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Krattigen, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Krattigen?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 8h and 38min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:51 CET.
How long on average sun shines in December in Krattigen?
In Krattigen, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.
When is the lowest UV index in Krattigen?
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December?
In Krattigen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Krattigen, Switzerland
Average temperature in December
Krattigen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: -0.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -8.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (7.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10°C).

Average pressure in December - Krattigen, Switzerland
Average pressure in December
Krattigen, 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 (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Krattigen, Switzerland
Average wind speed in December
Krattigen, 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 (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Krattigen, Switzerland
Average humidity in December
Krattigen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (81%).

Average rainfall in December - Krattigen, Switzerland
Average rainfall in December
Krattigen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 67mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (118mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (50mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Krattigen, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in December
Krattigen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December - Krattigen, Switzerland
Average snowfall in December
Krattigen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 162mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (211mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Krattigen, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in December
Krattigen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Krattigen, Switzerland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Krattigen, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Krattigen, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in December
Krattigen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in December - Krattigen, Switzerland
Average UV index in December
Krattigen, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Krattigen, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in December
Krattigen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December - Krattigen, Switzerland
Average visibility in December
Krattigen, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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