December weather forecastLienz, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lienz, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between -3.9°C (25°F) and 3°C (37.4°F).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's frosty 7.6°C (45.7°F) to a cold 3°C (37.4°F). In the month of December, the average low-temperature in Lienz usually rests at a subzero cold -3.9°C (25°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lienz, Switzerland, is 83%.

Rainfall

In Lienz, Switzerland, in December, during 14.3 rainfall days, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lienz, there are 181.9 rainfall days, and 949mm (37.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lienz, Switzerland, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 138mm (5.43") of snow. In Lienz, during the entire year, snow falls for 37 days and aggregates up to 721mm (28.39") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:41 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lienz are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

In Lienz, in December, the average high-temperature is 3°C (37.4°F), and the average low-temperature is -3.9°C (25°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Lienz, Switzerland, is 83%.

In Lienz, during December, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 138mm (5.43") of snow is accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length in Lienz, Switzerland, is 8h and 33min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:41 CET.

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Lienz.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Lienz is 5.4h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lienz, Switzerland.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lienz is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lienz, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: 3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -3.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-6°C).

Average pressure in December
Lienz, 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
Lienz, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (7.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Lienz, 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 (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Lienz, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 100mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (116mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (51mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Lienz, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lienz, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 138mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (214mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Lienz, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lienz, Switzerland

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lienz, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lienz, 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
Lienz, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Lienz, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and November (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).