December weather forecast
Liestal, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Liestal, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between -0.5°C (31.1°F) and 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Liestal records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F) in November to a wintry 4.8°C (40.6°F). In Liestal, an average low-temperature of -0.5°C (31.1°F) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Liestal is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout December, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 196.7 rainfall days, and 822mm (32.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Liestal, Switzerland. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 88mm (3.46") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Liestal, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Liestal, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Liestal during December?
In Liestal, in December, the average high-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F), and the average low-temperature is -0.5°C (31.1°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Liestal?
In Liestal, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.
How many days does it rain in December in Liestal?
In Liestal, in December, during 15.3 rainfall days, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the snowiest month in Liestal?
December is the month with the most snowfall in Liestal. Snow falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 88mm (3.46") of snow.
How many days does it snow in December in Liestal?
In December, in Liestal, Switzerland, it is snowing for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 88mm (3.46") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Liestal?
With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Liestal, Switzerland.
What is the average length of the day in December in Liestal?
The average day length in December in Liestal, Switzerland, is 8h and 31min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Liestal?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:47 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Liestal?
December has the least sunshine of the year in Liestal, Switzerland, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Liestal?
The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.
What is the UV index reading in December in Liestal?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Liestal, Switzerland, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Liestal, Switzerland
Average temperature in December
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.3°C).

Average pressure in December - Liestal, Switzerland
Average pressure in December
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Liestal, Switzerland
Average wind speed in December
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December - Liestal, Switzerland
Average humidity in December
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December - Liestal, Switzerland
Average rainfall in December
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 85mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (100mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (41mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Liestal, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in December
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (13 days).

Average snowfall in December - Liestal, Switzerland
Average snowfall in December
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 88mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (88mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Liestal, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in December
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Liestal, Switzerland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Liestal, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Liestal, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in December
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December - Liestal, Switzerland
Average UV index in December
Liestal, 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 November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Liestal, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in December
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December - Liestal, Switzerland
Average visibility in December
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September, October, November and December (8km).

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