December weather forecastPrilly, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Prilly, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between -0.4°C (31.3°F) and 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to an icy 4.9°C (40.8°F). During December nights, Prilly witnesses a consistent average temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Prilly, Switzerland, is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Prilly, Switzerland, are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Prilly is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:56 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Prilly. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Prilly, the average high-temperature is 4.9°C (40.8°F), and the average low-temperature is -0.4°C (31.3°F).

In Prilly, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

In Prilly, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 103mm (4.06") of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Prilly, Switzerland, is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of snow.

In Prilly, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Prilly.

In Prilly, the average day length in December is 8h and 39min.

On the first day of December in Prilly, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:56 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Prilly, Switzerland, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Prilly, Switzerland, is 5.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Prilly are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Prilly is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prilly, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Prilly, 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
Prilly, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Prilly, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Prilly, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 103mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (38mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Prilly, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prilly, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 184mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Prilly, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prilly, 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 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prilly, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Prilly, 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
Prilly, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Prilly, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).