December weather forecastMels, Switzerland
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Mels, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between max 2°C (35.6°F) and min -4.8°C (23.4°F).Temperature
The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 6.6°C (43.9°F) in November to a cold 2°C (35.6°F). In Mels, an average low-temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F) is recorded during December nights.Humidity
In Mels, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, in Mels, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 102mm (4.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mels, there are 149.5 rainfall days, and 983mm (38.7") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, in Mels, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 599mm (23.58") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80 snowfall days, and 2699mm (106.26") of snow is accumulated.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 07:47 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:42 CET.
Sunshine
January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Mels, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -4.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.4°C).
Average pressure in December
Mels, 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
Mels, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Mels, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Mels, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 102mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (115mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (52mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Mels, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mels, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 599mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (613mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Mels, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mels, 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: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mels, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Mels, 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
Mels, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Mels, Switzerland
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).
