December weather forecast
Prugiasco, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Prugiasco, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between -2.9°C (26.8°F) and -10.8°C (12.6°F).

Temperature

Prugiasco's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's wintry 0.6°C (33.1°F) to a freezing cold -2.9°C (26.8°F). In Prugiasco, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a frigid cold -10.8°C (12.6°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

In Prugiasco, 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?
The high-temperature during December is -2.9°C (26.8°F) and the low-temperature is -10.8°C (12.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Prugiasco, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 124mm (4.88") of precipitation.
When does it snow the most?
The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 734mm (28.9") of snow.
How much does it snow in December?
In Prugiasco, during December, snow falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 734mm (28.9") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 8h and 40min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:47 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Prugiasco have in December?
In Prugiasco, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prugiasco, 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
Prugiasco, 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
Prugiasco, 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
Prugiasco, 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
Prugiasco, 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
Prugiasco, 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
Prugiasco, 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
Prugiasco, 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
Prugiasco, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 1min

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
Prugiasco, 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
Prugiasco, 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
Prugiasco, 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
Prugiasco, 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).

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