December weather forecast
Montfaucon, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Montfaucon, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.6°F and min 31.1°F.

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 46.9°F in November to an icy 40.6°F. The temperature in Montfaucon dips to an average of 31.1°F during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Montfaucon, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" of precipitation. In Montfaucon, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.6 days and collects up to 32.2" of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 5.94" of snow is accumulated. In Montfaucon, during the entire year, snow falls for 49 days and aggregates up to 29.33" 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 the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.6°F and 31.1°F respectively.
What is the average humidity in December?
In Montfaucon, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 3.66" of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in December?
In December, in Montfaucon, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 5.94" of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 8h and 33min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December in Montfaucon, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:51 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Montfaucon, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Montfaucon, Switzerland
Average temperature in December
Montfaucon, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December - Montfaucon, Switzerland
Average pressure in December
Montfaucon, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December - Montfaucon, Switzerland
Average wind speed in December
Montfaucon, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December - Montfaucon, Switzerland
Average humidity in December
Montfaucon, 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 (80%).

Average rainfall in December - Montfaucon, Switzerland
Average rainfall in December
Montfaucon, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December - Montfaucon, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in December
Montfaucon, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December - Montfaucon, Switzerland
Average snowfall in December
Montfaucon, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December - Montfaucon, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in December
Montfaucon, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montfaucon, Switzerland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Montfaucon, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December - Montfaucon, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in December
Montfaucon, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December - Montfaucon, Switzerland
Average UV index in December
Montfaucon, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Montfaucon, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in December
Montfaucon, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December - Montfaucon, Switzerland
Average visibility in December
Montfaucon, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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