December weather forecast
Pfäffikon, Switzerland

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between 3.2°C (37.8°F) and -2.7°C (27.1°F).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) to an icy 3.2°C (37.8°F). In Pfäffikon, an average low-temperature of -2.7°C (27.1°F) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Pfäffikon is 87%.

Rainfall

In Pfäffikon, Switzerland, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pfäffikon, there are 151 rainfall days, and 623mm (24.53") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pfäffikon, Switzerland, in December, during 10.2 snowfall days, 160mm (6.3") of snow is typically accumulated. In Pfäffikon, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 753mm (29.65") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pfäffikon.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of December, in Pfäffikon, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:44 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Pfäffikon are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. 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 maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 3, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | Resources

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Pfäffikon in December?

Pfäffikon in December has an average high-temperature of 3.2°C (37.8°F) and an average low-temperature of -2.7°C (27.1°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Pfäffikon?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pfäffikon?

In Pfäffikon, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Pfäffikon in December?

In December, in Pfäffikon, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 160mm (6.3") of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pfäffikon?

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pfäffikon, Switzerland.

How many hours of daylight does Pfäffikon have in December?

In December, the average day length in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, is 8h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pfäffikon?

On the first day of December in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:44 CET.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pfäffikon?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Pfäffikon?

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Pfäffikon, Switzerland.

How high is the UV index in December in Pfäffikon?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Average temperature in December - Pfäffikon, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: 3.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-4.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Average pressure in December - Pfäffikon, 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 (1015.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Average wind speed in December - Pfäffikon, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Average humidity in December - Pfäffikon, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Average rainfall in December - Pfäffikon, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (31mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in December - Pfäffikon, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Average snowfall in December - Pfäffikon, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 160mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (202mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in December - Pfäffikon, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pfäffikon, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in December - Pfäffikon, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Average UV index in December - Pfäffikon, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in December - Pfäffikon, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Average visibility in December - Pfäffikon, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).

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