December weather forecast
Schindellegi, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Schindellegi, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min -2.7°C (27.1°F) and max 3.2°C (37.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) in November to a cold 3.2°C (37.8°F). During the nights in December, Schindellegi observes an average low-temperature of -2.7°C (27.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Schindellegi is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, in Schindellegi, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Schindellegi, there are 151 rainfall days, and 623mm (24.53") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Schindellegi, in December, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 160mm (6.3") of snow. Throughout the year, in Schindellegi, Switzerland, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 753mm (29.65") 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 07:51 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of December, in Schindellegi, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:45 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Schindellegi are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Schindellegi?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Schindellegi, is 3.2°C (37.8°F) and the average low-temperature is -2.7°C (27.1°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Schindellegi?
In Schindellegi, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.
How much does it rain in Schindellegi in December?
In Schindellegi, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December in Schindellegi?
In Schindellegi, Switzerland, during December, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 160mm (6.3") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Schindellegi?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Schindellegi?
The average day length in December in Schindellegi, Switzerland, is 8h and 34min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Schindellegi?
On the first day of December in Schindellegi, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:45 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Schindellegi have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Schindellegi is 4.7h.
When is the lowest UV index in Schindellegi?
November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Schindellegi.
What is the UV index reading in December in Schindellegi?
In Schindellegi, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Schindellegi, Switzerland
Average temperature in December
Schindellegi, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: 3.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-4.3°C).

Average pressure in December - Schindellegi, Switzerland
Average pressure in December
Schindellegi, 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 - Schindellegi, Switzerland
Average wind speed in December
Schindellegi, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in December - Schindellegi, Switzerland
Average humidity in December
Schindellegi, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in December - Schindellegi, Switzerland
Average rainfall in December
Schindellegi, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (31mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Schindellegi, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in December
Schindellegi, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December - Schindellegi, Switzerland
Average snowfall in December
Schindellegi, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 160mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (202mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Schindellegi, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in December
Schindellegi, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Schindellegi, Switzerland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Schindellegi, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December - Schindellegi, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in December
Schindellegi, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December - Schindellegi, Switzerland
Average UV index in December
Schindellegi, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Schindellegi, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in December
Schindellegi, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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

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

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