December weather forecast
Écône, Switzerland

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Écône, is also a subzero 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 start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an icy 2.1°C (35.8°F) in November to a subzero cold -1.5°C (29.3°F). In Écône, December is marked by an average low-temperature of -10.5°C (13.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Écône is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is accumulated. In Écône, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.5 days and collects up to 903mm (35.55") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, August through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Écône. Snow falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 669mm (26.34") of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Écône, Switzerland, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Écône?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Écône, is -1.5°C (29.3°F) and the average low-temperature is -10.5°C (13.1°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Écône?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Écône?

In December, in Écône, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Écône?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Écône, Switzerland. Snow falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 669mm (26.34") of snow.

How much does it snow in Écône in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Écône?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Écône?

In December, the average day length in Écône, Switzerland, is 8h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Écône?

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

What are the months with the least sunshine in Écône?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Écône?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Écône is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Écône?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Écône?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Écône is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Écône, Switzerland

Average temperature in December - Écône, 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
Écône, Switzerland

Average pressure in December - Écône, 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
Écône, Switzerland

Average wind speed in December - Écône, 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
Écône, Switzerland

Average humidity in December - Écône, 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
Écône, Switzerland

Average rainfall in December - Écône, 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
Écône, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in December - Écône, 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
Écône, Switzerland

Average snowfall in December - Écône, 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
Écône, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in December - Écône, 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
Écône, Switzerland

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Écône, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 4min

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
Écône, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in December - Écône, 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
Écône, Switzerland

Average UV index in December - Écône, 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
Écône, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in December - Écône, 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
Écône, Switzerland

Average visibility in December - Écône, 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).

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