December weather forecastLa Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December brings along the full glory of winter that La Chaux-de-Fonds is known for, with temperatures dropping to lows of -4.2°C (24.4°F). The gleaming white snow adorns the cityscapes, converting them into picturesque winter postcards. Ski enthusiasts flood into the city to take advantage of the abundant snowfall that December unfailingly provides. The festivity of Christmas seeps into the cold air, making December a magical time to be in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Despite the biting cold and short days, the city sparkles with joyous energy, basking in the winter wonderland it becomes.

Temperature

December's onset in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 6.7°C (44.1°F) in November to a cold 3.5°C (38.3°F). La Chaux-de-Fonds observes an average nighttime low-temperature of -4.2°C (24.4°F) during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81.6%.

Rainfall

In La Chaux-de-Fonds, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 128mm (5.04") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, there are 149.5 rainfall days, and 1442mm (56.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall. In La Chaux-de-Fonds, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 545mm (21.46") of snow. In La Chaux-de-Fonds, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.3 days and aggregates up to 2874mm (113.15") 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 December, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:53 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in La Chaux-de-Fonds is December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

Updated: Feb 3, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, are 3.5°C (38.3°F) and -4.2°C (24.4°F) respectively.

In December, the average relative humidity in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, is 81.6%.

In La Chaux-de-Fonds, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 128mm (5.04") of accumulated precipitation.

In La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 545mm (21.46") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.

The average day length in December is 8h and 35min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:53 CET.

With an average of 2.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.

The average sunshine duration in December in La Chaux-de-Fonds is 2.6h.

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Average snowfall days

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Average sunshine

Average temperature in December
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

Average high temperature in December: 3.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°C).

Average low temperature in December: -4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-6°C).

Average humidity in December
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

Average humidity in December: 81.6%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82.6%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74.6%).

Average rainfall in December
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

Average rainfall in December: 128mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (141mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and April (99mm).

Average rainfall days in December
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

Average snowfall in December: 545mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (680mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

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: 2h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).