December weather forecast
Schwanden, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Schwanden, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between -6.5°C (20.3°F) and -0.1°C (31.8°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a wintry 3.9°C (39°F) to a freezing cold -0.1°C (31.8°F). In the month of December, Schwanden witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of -6.5°C (20.3°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Schwanden, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.8 rainfall days, and 1680mm (66.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1197mm (47.13") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Schwanden 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 16:36. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 16:44 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Schwanden?
December temperatures in Schwanden, Switzerland, vary between a high-temperature of -0.1°C (31.8°F) and a low-temperature of -6.5°C (20.3°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Schwanden?
The average relative humidity in December in Schwanden, Switzerland, is 86%.
How much does it rain in Schwanden in December?
In Schwanden, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it snow the most in Schwanden?
December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 1197mm (47.13") of snow.
How much does it snow in Schwanden in December?
In December, in Schwanden, it is snowing for 18.5 days. Throughout December, 1197mm (47.13") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Schwanden?
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Schwanden.
How many hours of daylight does Schwanden have in December?
The average day length in December in Schwanden is 8h and 35min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Schwanden?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, in Schwanden, Switzerland, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 16:44 CET.
How long on average sun shines in December in Schwanden?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Schwanden is 3.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Schwanden?
The months with the lowest UV index in Schwanden are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index reading in December in Schwanden?
In Schwanden, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Schwanden, Switzerland
Average temperature in December
Schwanden, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: -0.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-1.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (7.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9.1°C).

Average pressure in December - Schwanden, Switzerland
Average pressure in December
Schwanden, 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).

Average wind speed in December - Schwanden, Switzerland
Average wind speed in December
Schwanden, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Schwanden, Switzerland
Average humidity in December
Schwanden, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (81%).

Average rainfall in December - Schwanden, Switzerland
Average rainfall in December
Schwanden, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 144mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (223mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (90mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Schwanden, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in December
Schwanden, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December - Schwanden, Switzerland
Average snowfall in December
Schwanden, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 1197mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1197mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (6mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Schwanden, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in December
Schwanden, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Schwanden, Switzerland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Schwanden, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December - Schwanden, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in December
Schwanden, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (4.9 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in December - Schwanden, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in December
Schwanden, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December - Schwanden, Switzerland
Average visibility in December
Schwanden, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is July (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).

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