December weather forecast
Riggisberg, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Riggisberg, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between -5.3°C (22.5°F) and 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from an icy 5.7°C (42.3°F) in November to a still cold 2.3°C (36.1°F). December generally records an average low-temperature of -5.3°C (22.5°F).

Humidity

In Riggisberg, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Riggisberg, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 93mm (3.66") of accumulated precipitation. In Riggisberg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197 days and collects up to 1016mm (40") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 208mm (8.19") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Riggisberg is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of December, in Riggisberg, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Riggisberg.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Riggisberg. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Riggisberg?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Riggisberg, is 2.3°C (36.1°F) and the average low-temperature is -5.3°C (22.5°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Riggisberg?
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.
How many days does it rain in December in Riggisberg?
In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow the most in Riggisberg?
December is the month with the most snowfall in Riggisberg, Switzerland. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 208mm (8.19") of snow.
How much does it snow in Riggisberg in December?
In Riggisberg, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 208mm (8.19") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Riggisberg?
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Riggisberg.
How many hours of daylight does Riggisberg have in December?
In Riggisberg, the average day length in December is 8h and 37min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Riggisberg?
On the first day of December in Riggisberg, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:51 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Riggisberg?
January, February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Riggisberg, Switzerland.
How many hours of sunshine does Riggisberg have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Riggisberg is 5.3h.
When is the lowest UV index in Riggisberg?
The months with the lowest UV index in Riggisberg, Switzerland, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Riggisberg?
In Riggisberg, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Riggisberg, Switzerland
Average temperature in December
Riggisberg, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: 2.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -5.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7°C).

Average pressure in December - Riggisberg, Switzerland
Average pressure in December
Riggisberg, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in December: 1021mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Riggisberg, Switzerland
Average wind speed in December
Riggisberg, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6km/h).

Average humidity in December - Riggisberg, Switzerland
Average humidity in December
Riggisberg, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December - Riggisberg, Switzerland
Average rainfall in December
Riggisberg, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 93mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (53mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Riggisberg, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in December
Riggisberg, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December - Riggisberg, Switzerland
Average snowfall in December
Riggisberg, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 208mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (208mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Riggisberg, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in December
Riggisberg, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riggisberg, Switzerland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Riggisberg, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December - Riggisberg, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in December
Riggisberg, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December - Riggisberg, Switzerland
Average UV index in December
Riggisberg, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Riggisberg, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in December
Riggisberg, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and October (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December - Riggisberg, Switzerland
Average visibility in December
Riggisberg, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (7km).

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