December weather forecastOrange, France

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Orange, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 4°C (39.2°F) and 10.5°C (50.9°F).

Temperature

December signifies a gentle decline in Orange's average high-temperature, easing from a mild 13.8°C (56.8°F) in November to a fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F). Orange observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 4°C (39.2°F) during the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Orange, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 353mm (13.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Orange.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Orange.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of December, in Orange, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 17:12 CET.

Sunshine

In Orange, France, the average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

UV index

In Orange, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Orange, records 10.5°C (50.9°F), while the low-temperature is 4°C (39.2°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Orange are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Orange, France, is 78%.

In Orange, France, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Orange, France, snow does not fall in March through December.

In Orange, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Orange, France, the average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, in Orange, France, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 17:12 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Orange, France, is 6.1h.

In Orange, France, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

13.8°C

10.5°C

9.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.3km/h

13.8km/h

15.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.1

19.8

21.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Orange, France

Average high temperature in December: 10.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (31.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Orange, France

Average pressure in December: 1020.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Orange, France

Average wind speed in December: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Orange, France

Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Orange, France

Average rainfall in December: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (13mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Orange, France

Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orange, France

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Orange, France

Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orange, France

Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (16.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Orange, France

Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Orange, France

Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Orange, France

Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, October, November and December (9km).