December weather forecast
Orange, Australia

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Weather in December

Capping off the year, December brings in the second highest temperatures, a significant increase in daylight hours, and a dip in relative humidity to 60%. Temperatures rise considerably, varying between 13.5°C (56.3°F) and 26.2°C (79.2°F) making it the perfect time for summer visitors. The daylight clocking in at 14.3 hours offers extended hours for festive outdoor activities. Alongside the rising temperatures, the wind speed also slightly increases offering mild, cooling breezes in the summer heat. Thus, December concludes the year in Orange, Australia on a high, warm note.

Temperature

Orange's transition into December is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from 23.2°C (73.8°F) in November to a still moderately hot 26.2°C (79.2°F). During the nights in December, Orange records a pronounced shift from the daytime warmth, with a consistent average temperature of 13.5°C (56.3°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Orange is 60%.

Rainfall

In Orange, Australia, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Orange, Australia, there are 139.5 rainfall days, and 524mm (20.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Orange, snow does not fall in January through April, November and December.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Orange, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:16 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Orange.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Orange. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Orange?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Orange, is 26.2°C (79.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 13.5°C (56.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in February is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Orange?

In December, the average relative humidity in Orange, Australia, is 60%.

How much does it rain in Orange in December?

In Orange, Australia, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Orange?

January through April, November and December are months without snowfall in Orange, Australia.

When are the longest days in Orange?

With an average of 14h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Orange.

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

In December, the average day length is 14h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Orange?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Orange, Australia, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:16 pm AEDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Orange?

With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Orange, Australia.

How long on average sun shines in December in Orange?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Orange is 11.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Orange?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Orange.

How high is the UV index in December in Orange?

In Orange, Australia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Orange, Australia

Average temperature in December - Orange, Australia
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (29.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (2.2°C).

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Average pressure in December
Orange, Australia

Average pressure in December - Orange, Australia
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Orange, Australia

Average wind speed in December - Orange, Australia
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (11.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (9.6km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Orange, Australia

Average humidity in December - Orange, Australia
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (57%).

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Average rainfall in December
Orange, Australia

Average rainfall in December - Orange, Australia
  • Average rainfall in December: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (26mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Orange, Australia

Average rainfall days in December - Orange, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Orange, Australia

Average snowfall in December - Orange, Australia
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (32mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Orange, Australia

Average snowfall days in December - Orange, Australia
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orange, Australia

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orange, Australia
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Orange, Australia

Average sunshine days in December - Orange, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Orange, Australia

Average UV index in December - Orange, Australia
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Orange, Australia

Average cloud cover in December - Orange, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in December
Orange, Australia

Average visibility in December - Orange, Australia
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January and February (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (7km).

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