December weather forecast
Säntis, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December is characterized by a severely cold climate, as the minimum temperature plunges to -8.8°C (16.2°F) while the high lingers around -3.4°C (25.9°F). The white landscape calls for winter enthusiasts to venture out into the snow-covered city. The length of days descents to its early year values, and the clocks set back to the long hours of darkness. Snowflakes softly falling, festive decorations illuminating the town, and muffled footsteps in the snow flawlessly encapsulate the essence of December in Säntis.

Temperature

The commencement of December introduces an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -3.4°C (25.9°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Throughout December nights, Säntis registers an average low-temperature of -8.8°C (16.2°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 68.2%.

Rainfall

In Säntis, in December, during 14.5 rainfall days, 265mm (10.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.8 rainfall days, and 2838mm (111.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Säntis, it is snowing for 15.8 days. Throughout December, 1568mm (61.73") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.4 snowfall days, and 11144mm (438.74") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 16:42 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of -3.4°C (25.9°F) and a low-temperature of -8.8°C (16.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 68.2%.
How much does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 265mm (10.43") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Säntis, in December, during 15.8 snowfall days, 1568mm (61.73") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Säntis have in December?
In December, the average day length is 8h and 34min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 16:42 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Säntis have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average temperature in December - Säntis, Switzerland
Average temperature in December
Säntis, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: -3.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (8.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (3.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.2°C).

Average humidity in December - Säntis, Switzerland
Average humidity in December
Säntis, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 68.2%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82.9%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December - Säntis, Switzerland
Average rainfall in December
Säntis, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 265mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (285mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (176mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Säntis, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in December
Säntis, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December - Säntis, Switzerland
Average snowfall in December
Säntis, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 1568mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1643mm).
The month with the least snowfall is August (166mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Säntis, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in December
Säntis, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (2 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Säntis, Switzerland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Säntis, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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