Switzerland Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In December, Switzerland experiences winter weather with average temperatures ranging from a minimum of 0.8°C (33.4°F) to a maximum of 6.1°C (43°F). The average daily temperature hovers around 3.3°C (38°F), with a wind chill factor bringing it down to an average of 2.2°C (36°F). The humidity is relatively high at an average of 86.7%. There is a moderate amount of precipitation in December, with an average of 5.33 mm (0.21 inches) of rainfall and 0.46 cm (0.18 inches) of snowfall. The chance of precipitation is high, with an average probability of 64.5% and a cloud cover of 75.3%. There are 20 rainy days on average during the month. The wind speed averages 13.4 km/h (8.3 mph), with gusts reaching up to 30.5 km/h (19 mph).
What is the temperature in Switzerland in December?
Average air temperature in Switzerland is 3.3°C (38°F) in December. The outside temperature in Switzerland feels like 2.2°C (36°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 6.1°C (42.9°F) and feels like 5.3°C (41.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 0.8°C (33.5°F) which feels like -0.6°C (30.9°F).
How hot is Switzerland in December?
The hot temperature in December in Switzerland rises to 13.2°C (55.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 86.7% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 13.2 °C (55.8°F). The average maximum temp in Switzerland is 6.1°C (55.8°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Switzerland in December?
The coldest temp in Switzerland in December drops to -8.9°C (16°F) during the cold nights. With 13.4km/h (8.3mph) winds and 86.7% humidity it feels like -8.9°C (16°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 0.8°C (33.5°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Switzerland in December?
Yes, it rains for 20 days in Switzerland in December averaging 5.33 mm of precipitation. Switzerland has a 64.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Switzerland throughout December?
Switzerland has 5.33 mm (0.21 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 20 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Switzerland in December?
Yes, it snows in Switzerland during December. The average snowfall is 0.46 cm (0.18 inch) per day. And there is 4.33 cm (1.7 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Switzerland windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Switzerland during December is 13.4km/h (8.3mph) and average windgust is 30.5km/h (19mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 30.2km/h (18.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Switzerland in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from South direction in Switzerland.
What are the humidity levels in Switzerland in December?
The average humidity levels in Switzerland in December are 86.7%. Daily humidity levels in Switzerland range from 60.5% to 97.4% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Switzerland in December?
Switzerland has 8 hours 35 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Switzerland in December is at 8:08:05 and the sunset is at 16:43:39.
What is the cloud coverage in Switzerland in December?
Clouds cover 75.3% of the sky on average throughout December in Switzerland. The cloud coverage ranges from 5.8% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Switzerland?
The average UV index in Switzerland is 2.2 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 6.
What is the solar radiation in Switzerland in December?
The average solar radiation is 35.7 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Switzerland during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 4.6 W/m2 to 94.6 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Switzerland?
The average solar energy during December in Switzerland is 3.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.4 MJ/m2, to 8.2 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Switzerland in December?
No, there are no risks for severe weather in Switzerland in December.
What is the air pressure in Switzerland in December?
On average the air pressure in Switzerland in December is 1020.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1001.6 mb to 1043.1 mb.
What is the visibility in Switzerland in December?
The average daylight visibility in Switzerland in December is 10 km (6.2 miles).
What is the dew point in Switzerland in December?
The average dew point in Switzerland during December is 1.2°C (34.1°F).
Where is the data for Switzerland climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Switzerland in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- PLAFFEIEN, SZ
- BERN ZOLLIKOFEN, SZ
- GRENCHEN, SZ
- KOPPIGEN, SZ
- MUEHLEBERG, SZ
- LANGNAU IE, SZ
- DW3695 Thun CH