December weather forecastStansstad, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Stansstad, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min -2.7°C (27.1°F) and max 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Temperature

A subtle shift in Stansstad's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a chilly 7.8°C (46°F) to a wintry 3.4°C (38.1°F). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of -2.7°C (27.1°F) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Stansstad, during December, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Stansstad, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 981mm (38.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stansstad, Switzerland, are January through May, October through December. In December, in Stansstad, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 148mm (5.83") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Stansstad, there are 35.5 snowfall days, and 692mm (27.24") 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 December in Stansstad, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Stansstad, Switzerland.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Stansstad. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Stansstad, Switzerland, during December is 3.4°C (38.1°F) and the low-temperature is -2.7°C (27.1°F).

In Stansstad, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

In December, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Stansstad, Switzerland, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 148mm (5.83") of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Stansstad, Switzerland, is 8h and 35min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Stansstad, Switzerland, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

In Stansstad, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Stansstad are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Stansstad, Switzerland, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stansstad, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: 3.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.1°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 (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Stansstad, 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 (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Stansstad, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Stansstad, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Stansstad, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 89mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (52mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Stansstad, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stansstad, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 148mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (169mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Stansstad, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Stansstad, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stansstad, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Stansstad, 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
Stansstad, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Stansstad, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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