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 signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 7.8°C (46°F) in November to an icy 3.4°C (38.1°F). Kriens observes an average low-temperature of -2.7°C (27.1°F) during December nights.Humidity
In Kriens, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Kriens, in December, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 89mm (3.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Kriens, 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 Kriens. In Kriens, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 148mm (5.83") of snow. In Kriens, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 692mm (27.24") of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kriens, Switzerland.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of December, in Kriens, 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 in Kriens.UV index
January through March, 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Is December cold in Kriens?
What is the average humidity in December in Kriens?
How many days does it rain in December in Kriens?
How much does it snow in Kriens in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Kriens?
What is the average length of the day in December in Kriens?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kriens?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Kriens?
How long on average sun shines in December in Kriens?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kriens?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Kriens?
Average temperature in December
Kriens, 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
Kriens, 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
Kriens, 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
Kriens, 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
Kriens, 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
Kriens, 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
Kriens, 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
Kriens, 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
Kriens, 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
Kriens, 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
Kriens, 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
Kriens, 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
Kriens, 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).
