December weather forecastOrléans, France
December
Weather in December
Winter in Orléans solidifies its arrival in December, plunging temperatures to the year's low of 3.1°C (37.6°F). Snowfall re-enters the climate equation with 14mm (0.55") spread over 1.6 days, decorating the city in a sheet of white. As Christmas approaches, the chilly temperature further amplifies the festive atmosphere around Orléans. By the month's end, the city is fully engulfed in winter, with citizens anticipating the arrival of a new year amid a blanket of crisp, white snow.Temperature
The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's fresh 10.8°C (51.4°F) to a frosty 7.4°C (45.3°F). An average low-temperature of 3.1°C (37.6°F) characterizes Orléans's December nights.Humidity
December is the most humid month in Orléans, with an average relative humidity of 87%.Rainfall
In Orléans, during December, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Orléans, there are 168.5 rainfall days, and 464mm (18.27") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout December, 14mm (0.55") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6.7 snowfall days, and 45mm (1.77") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Orléans, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Orléans, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 17:09 CET.
Sunshine
In Orléans, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Orléans, France
- Average high temperature in December: 7.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Orléans, France
- Average pressure in December: 1019.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Orléans, France
- Average wind speed in December: 15.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Orléans, France
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Orléans, France
- Average rainfall in December: 48mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (21mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Orléans, France
- Average rainfall days in December: 15.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Orléans, France
- Average snowfall in December: 14mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Orléans, France
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Orléans, France
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Orléans, France
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Orléans, France
- Average UV index in December: 2
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 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Orléans, France
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Orléans, France
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and November (8km).
