Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
During the shift to December, Schaffhausen records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 7.8°C (46°F) in November to a wintry 3.6°C (38.5°F). An average minimum temperature of -1.9°C (28.6°F) marks the month of December in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.Rainfall
In Schaffhausen, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 516mm (20.31") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Schaffhausen are January through May, October through December. In Schaffhausen, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 80mm (3.15") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Schaffhausen, there are 39.6 snowfall days, and 331mm (13.03") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:43 CET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is 4.6h.UV index
In Schaffhausen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. 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. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 3.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -1.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.4°C).
Average pressure in December
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Average pressure in December: 1020.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 8.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 36mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 80mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (88mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Schaffhausen, 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: 4h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Average visibility in December: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, October, November and December (7km).
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
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