December weather forecastOrsa, Sweden

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Orsa, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -6.1°C (21°F) and -2.7°C (27.1°F).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a wintry 1.4°C (34.5°F) in November to a subzero cold -2.7°C (27.1°F). Orsa's average temperature throughout the nights in December exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at a still freezing cold -6.1°C (21°F).

Humidity

In Orsa, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Orsa, in December, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.7 rainfall days, and 432mm (17.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Orsa, Sweden, are January through May, October through December. In Orsa, in December, during 14.6 snowfall days, 193mm (7.6") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 snowfall days, and 977mm (38.46") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 14:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:14 and sunset at 14:54 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 1.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Orsa, is -2.7°C (27.1°F) and the average low-temperature is -6.1°C (21°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Orsa is 91%.

In Orsa, in December, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.

In Orsa, in December, snow falls for 14.6 days, with typically accumulated 193mm (7.6") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 42min of daylight.

In Orsa, the average day length in December is 5h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 14:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:14 and sunset at 14:54 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.6h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 1.6h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orsa, Sweden

  • Average high temperature in December: -2.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-8.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Orsa, Sweden

  • Average pressure in December: 1006.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Orsa, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in December: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (11km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Orsa, Sweden

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Orsa, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (57mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Orsa, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orsa, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in December: 193mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (201mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Orsa, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orsa, Sweden

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orsa, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Orsa, Sweden

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Orsa, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in December
Orsa, Sweden

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).