December weather forecast
Rances, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Rances, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.9°C (40.8°F) and min -0.4°C (31.3°F).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a chilly 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to a cold 4.9°C (40.8°F). During the month of December, an average temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F) is noted during the nights in Rances.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall 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

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:55 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 4.9°C (40.8°F) and -0.4°C (31.3°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.
What is the rainiest month?
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Rances, in December, during 13.8 rainfall days, 103mm (4.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the snowiest month?
The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of snow.
How many days does it snow in December?
In December, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 184mm (7.24") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Rances have in December?
In Rances, the average day length in December is 8h and 37min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:55 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Rances have in December?
In Rances, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In Rances, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average temperature in December
Rances, 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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average pressure in December
Rances, 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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average wind speed in December
Rances, 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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average humidity in December
Rances, 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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average rainfall in December
Rances, 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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in December
Rances, 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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average snowfall in December
Rances, 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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in December
Rances, 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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rances, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in December
Rances, 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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average UV index in December
Rances, 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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in December
Rances, 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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average visibility in December
Rances, 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).

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