December weather forecastSargans, Switzerland
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sargans, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between min -4.8°C (23.4°F) and max 2°C (35.6°F).Temperature
Sargans's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 6.6°C (43.9°F) in November to a cold 2°C (35.6°F). In Sargans, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a freezing cold -4.8°C (23.4°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Sargans, Switzerland, is 82%.Rainfall
In Sargans, Switzerland, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 102mm (4.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Sargans, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.5 days and collects up to 983mm (38.7") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sargans, Switzerland, are January through May, September through December. In Sargans, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 599mm (23.58") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 80 snowfall days, and 2699mm (106.26") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of December, in Sargans, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:42 CET.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Sargans are January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sargans, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -4.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.4°C).
Average pressure in December
Sargans, 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 (1015.6mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Sargans, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Sargans, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Sargans, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 102mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (115mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (52mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Sargans, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sargans, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 599mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (613mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Sargans, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sargans, Switzerland
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sargans, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Sargans, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sargans, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Sargans, Switzerland
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).
