Orkney islands in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Orkney islands in december 2024
The weather in Orkney islands in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
bad weather 19.2cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Cloudy
30% of time
23%
19%
11%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Cloudy
31% of time
24%
18%
11%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Cloudy
27% of time
25%
22%
11%
Weather at 3am
47°F
33%
19%
18%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Orkney islands in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Orkney islands in december.
The climate of Orkney islands in december is bad
The climate in december in Orkney islands is wet (with 5.4in of rainfall over 10 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 5.8in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location this month. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 49°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Orkney islands is 47°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Orkney islands in the month of december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2020.
In december in Orkney islands, the days on average last 06:14. The sun rises at 09:00 and sets at 15:14.
With a bad weather, the month of december is not recommended to go there.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Orkney islands in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 27°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 45km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 19.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.02km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:14 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:14 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Orkney islands in december 2023:
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
45°F to 45°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 49°F
40°F to 43°F
36°F to 45°F
47°F to 50°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in december
Cities near Orkney islands:
| Kirkwall in december | bad weather |
| Thurso in december | very bad weather |
| Wick in december | very bad weather |
| Helmsdale in december | very bad weather |
| Durness in december | very bad weather |
| Brora in december | very bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in december | very bad weather |
| Buckie in december | very bad weather |
| Macduff in december | very bad weather |
| Elgin in december | very bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in december | very bad weather |
| Forres in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Orkney islands in december:
Weather data for Orkney islands for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Orkney islands. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Orkney islands can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Orkney islands.