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
The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 5.1°C (41.2°F) from a frosty 8.8°C (47.8°F). In Metzerlen, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to a subzero cold -0.1°C (31.8°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In Metzerlen, Switzerland, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.8 rainfall days, and 677mm (26.65") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:41. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:49 CET.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cold during December?
What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December?
When does it snow the most?
How many days does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Metzerlen?
How many hours of daylight does Metzerlen have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How long on average sun shines in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in December?
Average temperature in December
Metzerlen, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 5.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.5°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -0.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Metzerlen, 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
Metzerlen, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Metzerlen, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Metzerlen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 68mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (84mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (33mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Metzerlen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Metzerlen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 61mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (61mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Metzerlen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Metzerlen, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Metzerlen, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Metzerlen, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Metzerlen, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Metzerlen, 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).
