The weather in December in Engelberg

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Engelberg. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Engelberg, Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Daily weather in December for Engelberg

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Engelberg. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Average temperatures

It's cold in December in Engelberg with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 1°C.

Temperature records

With 15°C in 2019, Engelberg reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -7°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -16°C to a highest value of 9°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 116 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 50 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

December weather comparison

  Engelberg New York
Average temperature 4°C 9°C
Max. temperature 7°C 12°C
Min. temperature -4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 116 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 15 days 17 days
Total snowfall 50 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 19 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Engelberg with really cold temps, averaging around 3°C during the day and nights dipping to about -1°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 5°C, with nights around -1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Engelberg is around 6°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Engelberg, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Engelberg

Temperature in December in Engelberg over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Engelberg, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Engelberg

Total precipitation in December in Engelberg over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Engelberg

Snowfall in December in Engelberg per year

Daily UV index in December in Engelberg

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Engelberg, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Engelberg by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Engelberg. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.