December weather forecastPrato, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prato, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -2.9°C (26.8°F) and -10.8°C (12.6°F).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's wintry 0.6°C (33.1°F) to a freezing cold -2.9°C (26.8°F). In December, the average low-temperature is an extreme cold -10.8°C (12.6°F).

Humidity

In Prato, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Prato, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 124mm (4.88") of precipitation. In Prato, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.1 days and collects up to 1619mm (63.74") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 734mm (28.9") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Prato is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of December, in Prato, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Prato. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Prato, the average high-temperature is -2.9°C (26.8°F), and the average low-temperature is -10.8°C (12.6°F).

In Prato, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

In December, in Prato, Switzerland, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Prato is December, when snow falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 734mm (28.9") of snow.

In Prato, during December, snow falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 734mm (28.9") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Prato is 8h and 40min.

On the first day of December in Prato, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

In Prato, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: -2.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-12.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Prato, 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 (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Prato, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Prato, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Prato, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 124mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (205mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (71mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Prato, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prato, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 734mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (734mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Prato, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prato, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (2.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Prato, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Prato, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in December
Prato, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (5km).