December weather forecast
Sachseln, Switzerland

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sachseln, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -6.5°C (20.3°F) and an average high of 0.8°C (33.4°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F) in November to a still icy 0.8°C (33.4°F). Sachseln experiences a consistent average temperature of -6.5°C (20.3°F) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sachseln is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated. In Sachseln, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.2 days and collects up to 382mm (15.04") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sachseln. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 192mm (7.56") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sachseln, Switzerland.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Sachseln, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In Sachseln, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sachseln in December?

In December, in Sachseln, the average high-temperature is 0.8°C (33.4°F), and the average low-temperature is -6.5°C (20.3°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Sachseln?

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

How much does it rain in Sachseln in December?

In Sachseln, Switzerland, during December, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Sachseln?

The month with the most snowfall in Sachseln, Switzerland, is December, when snow falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 192mm (7.56") of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Sachseln?

In Sachseln, Switzerland, during December, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 192mm (7.56") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sachseln?

December has the shortest days of the year in Sachseln, Switzerland, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sachseln have in December?

In December, the average day length in Sachseln, Switzerland, is 8h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sachseln?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, in Sachseln, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sachseln?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sachseln have in December?

In Sachseln, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Sachseln?

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

Average temperature in December - Sachseln, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: 0.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (8.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-8.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Sachseln, Switzerland

Average pressure in December - Sachseln, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Sachseln, Switzerland

Average wind speed in December - Sachseln, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Sachseln, Switzerland

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (80%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sachseln, Switzerland

Average rainfall in December - Sachseln, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Sachseln, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in December - Sachseln, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sachseln, Switzerland

Average snowfall in December - Sachseln, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 192mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (192mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Sachseln, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in December - Sachseln, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sachseln, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sachseln, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in December - Sachseln, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sachseln, Switzerland

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sachseln, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in December - Sachseln, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and May (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Sachseln, Switzerland

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

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

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