December weather forecastRafz, Switzerland

December weather for Rafz, Switzerland: The month with the most snowfall in Rafz is December, when snow falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 85mm (3.35") of snow. In Rafz, in December, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 85mm (3.35") of snow.

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rafz, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4.4°C (39.9°F) and an average low of -1.6°C (29.1°F).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a frosty 8.6°C (47.5°F) in November to an icy 4.4°C (39.9°F). Rafz's temperature tends to fall to an average low of -1.6°C (29.1°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Rafz, Switzerland, is 87%.

Rainfall

In Rafz, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rafz, there are 134.8 rainfall days, and 471mm (18.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 85mm (3.35") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Rafz, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Rafz, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:44 CET.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rafz. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In Rafz, 4.4°C (39.9°F) is the average high-temperature and -1.6°C (29.1°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

In Rafz, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In December, in Rafz, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Rafz is December, when snow falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 85mm (3.35") of snow.

In Rafz, in December, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 85mm (3.35") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Rafz, Switzerland, is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Rafz, Switzerland, is 8h and 31min.

On the first day of December in Rafz, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:44 CET.

January, February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Rafz.

In Rafz, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Rafz is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rafz, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Rafz, 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 (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rafz, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rafz, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Rafz, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rafz, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rafz, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 85mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (85mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rafz, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rafz, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Rafz, 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
Rafz, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Rafz, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, July and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).