December weather forecastOftringen, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oftringen, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.2°C (39.6°F) and -1.7°C (28.9°F).

Temperature

December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F) in November to a cold 4.2°C (39.6°F). During December in Oftringen, the average low-temperature is recorded at a subzero cold -1.7°C (28.9°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Oftringen, Switzerland, in December, during 15.2 rainfall days, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Oftringen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190.8 days and collects up to 880mm (34.65") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Oftringen. In December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 143mm (5.63") of snow is accumulated. In Oftringen, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.9 days and aggregates up to 652mm (25.67") 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 the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Oftringen, Switzerland, vary between a high-temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F) and a low-temperature of -1.7°C (28.9°F).

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

In Oftringen, Switzerland, during December, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 81mm (3.19") of precipitation.

In December, in Oftringen, Switzerland, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 143mm (5.63") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Oftringen, Switzerland, is 8h and 33min.

On the first day of December in Oftringen, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Oftringen, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Oftringen, Switzerland, is 5h.

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

In Oftringen, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oftringen, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Oftringen, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Oftringen, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Oftringen, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Oftringen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 81mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (106mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (45mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Oftringen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oftringen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 143mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (153mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Oftringen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oftringen, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Oftringen, 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
Oftringen, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Oftringen, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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