December weather forecastMinusio, Switzerland

December weather for Minusio, Switzerland: In Minusio, Switzerland, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 260mm (10.24") of snow is typically accumulated. In Minusio, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation.

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Minusio, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -4.6°C (23.7°F) and 2°C (35.6°F).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from 5.5°C (41.9°F) in November to a still cold 2°C (35.6°F). The average low-temperature, in December, in Minusio, is a freezing cold -4.6°C (23.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Minusio, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation. In Minusio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.8 days and collects up to 1253mm (49.33") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Minusio, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 260mm (10.24") of snow is typically accumulated. In Minusio, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.5 days and aggregates up to 1500mm (59.06") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Minusio, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Minusio, records 2°C (35.6°F), while the low-temperature is -4.6°C (23.7°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Minusio, Switzerland, is 78%.

In December, in Minusio, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Minusio, Switzerland, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 260mm (10.24") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Minusio.

In Minusio, Switzerland, the average day length in December is 8h and 42min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Minusio, Switzerland, is 6.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Minusio, Switzerland, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: 2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (164mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (45mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 260mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (334mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (3.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Minusio, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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