December weather forecastPayerne, Switzerland
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Payerne, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4°C (39.2°F) and an average low of -1.7°C (28.9°F).Temperature
The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 8.2°C (46.8°F) in November to a cold 4°C (39.2°F). During December, Payerne sees a mean low-temperature of -1.7°C (28.9°F).Humidity
In Payerne, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Payerne, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. In Payerne, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.2 days and collects up to 215mm (8.46") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Payerne. In Payerne, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of snow. Throughout the year, in Payerne, Switzerland, there are 18.1 snowfall days, and 90mm (3.54") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:53 CET.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Payerne is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.UV index
January through March, 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Average temperature in December
Payerne, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 4°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.5°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -1.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Payerne, Switzerland
- Average pressure in December: 1021.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Payerne, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 10.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6km/h).
Average humidity in December
Payerne, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Payerne, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 23mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (26mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (8mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Payerne, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Payerne, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 14mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Payerne, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Payerne, Switzerland
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Payerne, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Payerne, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Payerne, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Payerne, Switzerland
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September and October (8km).
