December weather forecastOrbe, Switzerland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Orbe, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between 4.9°C (40.8°F) and -0.4°C (31.3°F).

Temperature

Orbe records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a chilly 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to an icy 4.9°C (40.8°F). An average nighttime temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F) is recorded during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Orbe, Switzerland, is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Orbe are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 184mm (7.24") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Orbe is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Orbe, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:55 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Updated: Feb 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Orbe experiences an average high-temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F) and a low-temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F).

In Orbe, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Orbe. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

In Orbe, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 103mm (4.06") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 184mm (7.24") of snow.

In Orbe, in December, during 8 snowfall days, 184mm (7.24") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Orbe, Switzerland, is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

In Orbe, Switzerland, the average day length in December is 8h and 37min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:55 CET.

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Orbe.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Orbe.

In Orbe, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8.7°C

4.9°C

3.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.2km/h

12.8km/h

12.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.5

12.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Orbe, Switzerland

Average high temperature in December: 4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: -0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Orbe, Switzerland

Average pressure in December: 1021.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Orbe, Switzerland

Average wind speed in December: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Orbe, Switzerland

Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Orbe, Switzerland

Average rainfall in December: 103mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (38mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Orbe, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orbe, Switzerland

Average snowfall in December: 184mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Orbe, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orbe, Switzerland

Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

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

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orbe, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Orbe, Switzerland

Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Orbe, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Orbe, Switzerland

Average visibility in December: 9km

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