Weather in Switzerland

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Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Temperatures

• Zurich experiences discomfort temperatures during the winter months of January, February, November, and December.

• The city enjoys comfortable temperatures from May to October, with July and August being the warmest months.

• The transition from discomfort to comfort temperatures occurs between April and May, and back again between October and November.

Conditions

• In Zurich, the sun hours show a clear increase from winter to summer, peaking in July with 7.2 hours of sunshine, while January and December experience the least sunlight with only 2.0 and 1.8 hours respectively.

• Precipitation levels exhibit slight variations throughout the year, with June being the wettest month at 4.33 mm and February recording the least at 2.36 mm, indicating that while sunnier months may also have higher precipitation, the correlation isn't strong.

• Overall, the weather in Zurich demonstrates a trend of increasing sunlight and fluctuating rainfall as the seasons transition from winter to summer.

Astronomy

• In Zurich, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 05:30, while the latest sunrise is in January at 08:06, highlighting a significant variation in daylight hours throughout the year.

• Conversely, the earliest sunset takes place in December at 16:37, and the longest sunset is seen in June at 21:23, indicating that summer days are much longer compared to winter days.

• The shortest day in December lasts only 8 hours and 32 minutes, whereas the longest day in June extends to 15 hours and 53 minutes, showcasing a dramatic seasonal contrast in day length.