December weather forecastLe Chenit, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Le Chenit, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 3.3°C (37.9°F) and an average low of -1.8°C (28.8°F).

Temperature

December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a chilly 6.7°C (44.1°F) in November to a wintry 3.3°C (37.9°F). In the month of December, the average temperature in Le Chenit dips to a freezing cold -1.8°C (28.8°F) during the night.

Humidity

In Le Chenit, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Le Chenit, in December, during 8.1 rainfall days, 161mm (6.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Le Chenit, there are 174.4 rainfall days, and 1495mm (58.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Le Chenit. In Le Chenit, in December, snow falls for 14.1 days, with typically accumulated 700mm (27.56") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 73 snowfall days, and 3120mm (122.83") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Le Chenit.
On the first day of December in Le Chenit, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:57 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Le Chenit, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Le Chenit are 3.3°C (37.9°F) and -1.8°C (28.8°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in December in Le Chenit, Switzerland, is 89%.

In Le Chenit, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 161mm (6.34") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 700mm (27.56") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Le Chenit.

In Le Chenit, Switzerland, the average day length in December is 8h and 38min.

On the first day of December in Le Chenit, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:57 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Le Chenit, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Le Chenit, Switzerland, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Le Chenit, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: 3.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Le Chenit, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Le Chenit, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Le Chenit, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (83%).

Average rainfall in December
Le Chenit, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 161mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (172mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (79mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Le Chenit, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Le Chenit, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 700mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (705mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Le Chenit, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Le Chenit, 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: 3h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Le Chenit, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (5.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Le Chenit, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Le Chenit, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Le Chenit, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

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