December weather forecast
Orléans, Canada

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Orléans, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max -2.7°C (27.1°F) and min -8.4°C (16.9°F).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a wintry 4.6°C (40.3°F) in November to a freezing cold -2.7°C (27.1°F). During December, the average low-temperature in Orléans, Canada, is -8.4°C (16.9°F).

Humidity

In Orléans, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. In Orléans, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.6 days and collects up to 772mm (30.39") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Orléans. In Orléans, Canada, during December, snow falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 198mm (7.8") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 83.3 snowfall days, and 1135mm (44.69") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Orléans, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Orléans is 3.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 5, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Orléans in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are -2.7°C (27.1°F) and -8.4°C (16.9°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Orléans?

In Orléans, Canada, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Orléans?

In Orléans, Canada, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Orléans?

In Orléans, during December, snow falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 198mm (7.8") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orléans?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

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

In Orléans, the average day length in December is 8h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Orléans?

On the first day of December in Orléans, Canada, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Orléans?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Orléans?

The months with the lowest UV index in Orléans are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Orléans?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Orléans is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orléans, Canada

Average temperature in December - Orléans, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -2.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -8.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-14.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Orléans, Canada

Average pressure in December - Orléans, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Orléans, Canada

Average wind speed in December - Orléans, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 13km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Orléans, Canada

Average humidity in December - Orléans, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Orléans, Canada

Average rainfall in December - Orléans, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (78mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (54mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Orléans, Canada

Average rainfall days in December - Orléans, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orléans, Canada

Average snowfall in December - Orléans, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 198mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (321mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Orléans, Canada

Average snowfall days in December - Orléans, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orléans, Canada

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orléans, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orléans, Canada

Average sunshine days in December - Orléans, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Orléans, Canada

Average UV index in December - Orléans, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Orléans, Canada

Average cloud cover in December - Orléans, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Orléans, Canada

Average visibility in December - Orléans, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).

Orléans, Canada

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