Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a cold 0.5°C (32.9°F) in November to a freezing cold -2.5°C (27.5°F). The average temperature during December nights dips to an extreme cold -10.6°C (12.9°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Saas-Balen, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. In Saas-Balen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.3 days and collects up to 1541mm (60.67") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Saas-Balen are January through June, August through December. In Saas-Balen, during December, snow falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 474mm (18.66") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 126.3 snowfall days, and 4942mm (194.57") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:52 CET.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of sunshine does Saas-Balen have in December?
What is the UV index intensity in December?
Average temperature in December
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: -2.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -10.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Saas-Balen, 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 (1015.1mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8km/h).
Average humidity in December
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (82%).
Average rainfall in December
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 61mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (199mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (51mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 474mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (1182mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h 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: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in December
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April and November (6km).
