December weather forecast
Olten, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Olten, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 4.2°C (39.6°F) and -1.7°C (28.9°F).

Temperature

A mild drop in Olten's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F) in November to an icy 4.2°C (39.6°F). An average low-temperature of -1.7°C (28.9°F) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Olten is 86%.

Rainfall

In Olten, in December, during 15.2 rainfall days, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 190.8 rainfall days, and 880mm (34.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 143mm (5.63") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Olten, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 652mm (25.67") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Olten, Switzerland, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Olten in December?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Olten, is 4.2°C (39.6°F) and the average low-temperature is -1.7°C (28.9°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Olten?
In December, the average relative humidity in Olten is 86%.
How much does it rain in Olten in December?
In Olten, in December, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in Olten in December?
In Olten, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 143mm (5.63") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Olten?
With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December in Olten?
In December, the average day length in Olten is 8h and 32min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Olten?
On the first day of December in Olten, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:47 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Olten?
With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Olten.
How many hours of sunshine does Olten have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Olten?
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Olten.
How high is the UV index in December in Olten?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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: 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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).

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