December weather forecastPlaffeien, Switzerland
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Plaffeien, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -2.7°C (27.1°F) and 3.7°C (38.7°F).Temperature
With the commencement of December, Plaffeien records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's chilly 7.7°C (45.9°F) to a cold 3.7°C (38.7°F). Throughout December, the average low-temperature in Plaffeien dips to a freezing cold -2.7°C (27.1°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Plaffeien is 84%.Rainfall
In Plaffeien, Switzerland, during December, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 205.3 rainfall days, and 992mm (39.06") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Plaffeien are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 192mm (7.56") of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Plaffeien is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December in Plaffeien, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:52 CET.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Plaffeien, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Plaffeien, Switzerland, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 3.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22°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 July (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Plaffeien, 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
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 98mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (53mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 192mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (192mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Plaffeien, 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 12min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Plaffeien, 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
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (8km).
