December weather forecastVerbier, Switzerland

December weather for Verbier, Switzerland: The month with the most snowfall in Verbier is December, when snow falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 669mm (26.34") of snow. In Verbier, Switzerland, in December, snow falls for 15.3 days, with typically accumulated 669mm (26.34") of snow.

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Verbier, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max -1.5°C (29.3°F) and min -10.5°C (13.1°F).

Temperature

The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from an icy 2.1°C (35.8°F) in November to a freezing cold -1.5°C (29.3°F). Verbier records a steady low-temperature average of -10.5°C (13.1°F) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Verbier, Switzerland, is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.5 rainfall days, and 903mm (35.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Verbier is December, when snow falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 669mm (26.34") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Verbier, Switzerland, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of December, in Verbier, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:55 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Verbier.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Verbier experiences an average high-temperature of -1.5°C (29.3°F) and a low-temperature of -10.5°C (13.1°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Verbier, Switzerland, is 86%.

In Verbier, Switzerland, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 109mm (4.29") of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 669mm (26.34") of snow.

In Verbier, Switzerland, in December, snow falls for 15.3 days, with typically accumulated 669mm (26.34") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Verbier is 8h and 43min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, in Verbier, Switzerland, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:55 CET.

January and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Verbier, Switzerland.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Verbier, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: -1.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -10.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Verbier, 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 (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Verbier, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Verbier, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Verbier, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 109mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (43mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Verbier, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Verbier, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 669mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (669mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Verbier, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Verbier, Switzerland

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Verbier, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Verbier, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Verbier, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Verbier, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

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