December weather forecast
Stein, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Stein, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -6.5°C (20.3°F) and 0.8°C (33.4°F).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's wintry 4.5°C (40.1°F) to a still cold 0.8°C (33.4°F). Stein experiences a consistent average temperature of -6.5°C (20.3°F) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In Stein, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Stein, in December, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.2 rainfall days, and 382mm (15.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Stein. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 192mm (7.56") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Stein, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
Stein in December has an average high-temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F) and an average low-temperature of -6.5°C (20.3°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Stein, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Stein, in December, during 5.9 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it snow the most?
December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 192mm (7.56") of snow.
How much does it snow in December?
In December, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 192mm (7.56") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year in Stein, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Stein have in December?
In December, the average day length is 8h and 31min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:46 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Stein have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Stein, Switzerland
Average temperature in December
Stein, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: 0.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (8.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-8.3°C).

Average pressure in December - Stein, Switzerland
Average pressure in December
Stein, 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 - Stein, Switzerland
Average wind speed in December
Stein, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in December - Stein, Switzerland
Average humidity in December
Stein, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (80%).

Average rainfall in December - Stein, Switzerland
Average rainfall in December
Stein, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Stein, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in December
Stein, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December - Stein, Switzerland
Average snowfall in December
Stein, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 192mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (192mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Stein, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in December
Stein, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stein, Switzerland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Stein, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December - Stein, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in December
Stein, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December - Stein, Switzerland
Average UV index in December
Stein, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December - Stein, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in December
Stein, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and May (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 36).

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

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

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