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 brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a chilly 6.9°C (44.4°F) in November to an icy 2.5°C (36.5°F). Lichtensteig observes an average nighttime low-temperature of -3.8°C (25.2°F) during the month of December.Humidity
In Lichtensteig, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.6 rainfall days, and 714mm (28.11") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lichtensteig. In Lichtensteig, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 231mm (9.09") of snow. Throughout the year, in Lichtensteig, there are 53.4 snowfall days, and 1344mm (52.91") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Lichtensteig is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of December, in Lichtensteig, Switzerland, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:43 CET.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following 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. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Lichtensteig in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Lichtensteig?
How many days does it rain in December in Lichtensteig?
How many days does it snow in December in Lichtensteig?
What is the month with the shortest days in Lichtensteig?
How many hours of daylight does Lichtensteig have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lichtensteig?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Lichtensteig?
How long on average sun shines in December in Lichtensteig?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lichtensteig?
How high is the UV index in December in Lichtensteig?
Average temperature in December
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 2.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -3.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
- Average pressure in December: 1020.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1km/h).
Average humidity in December
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 82mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (36mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 231mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (417mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The month with the highest visibility is July (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).
