December weather forecastOpfikon, Switzerland
December weather for Opfikon, Switzerland: January, February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Opfikon, Switzerland. In Opfikon, Switzerland, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation.
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Opfikon, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between -1.6°C (29.1°F) and 4.4°C (39.9°F).Temperature
December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's frosty 8.6°C (47.5°F) to an icy 4.4°C (39.9°F). Opfikon's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a freezing cold -1.6°C (29.1°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Opfikon, Switzerland, is 87%.Rainfall
In Opfikon, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. In Opfikon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.8 days and collects up to 471mm (18.54") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 85mm (3.35") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Opfikon, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:44 CET.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Opfikon are January, February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in December
Opfikon, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 4.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -1.6°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.2°C).
Average pressure in December
Opfikon, Switzerland
- Average pressure in December: 1020.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Opfikon, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6km/h).
Average humidity in December
Opfikon, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Opfikon, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 51mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Opfikon, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Opfikon, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 85mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (85mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Opfikon, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Opfikon, 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: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Opfikon, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Opfikon, 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
Opfikon, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Opfikon, Switzerland
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are April, July and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).
