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

Moderate rain at times

23%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Snow showers

11%

Weather at 12pm
47°F

Moderate rain at times

24%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Clear/Sunny

11%

Weather at 6pm
47°F

Moderate rain at times

25%

Partly Cloudy

22%

Clear/Sunny

11%

Weather at 3am
47°F

Moderate rain at times

33%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Cloudy

18%

Snow showers

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:

01-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
40°F to 41°F
02-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
40°F to 41°F
03-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 43°F
04-12-2023
Patchy light drizzle
43°F to 45°F
05-12-2023
Light sleet showers
40°F to 45°F
06-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
41°F to 45°F
07-12-2023
Light rain shower
45°F to 45°F
08-12-2023
Overcast
47°F to 49°F
09-12-2023
Light rain shower
47°F to 49°F
10-12-2023
Light rain shower
47°F to 49°F
11-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 45°F
12-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 45°F
13-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 45°F
14-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 47°F
15-12-2023
Overcast
47°F to 54°F
16-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 54°F
17-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 54°F
18-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 49°F
19-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 45°F
20-12-2023
Light rain shower
43°F to 47°F
21-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 49°F
22-12-2023
Light sleet
40°F to 43°F
23-12-2023
Heavy snow
36°F to 45°F
24-12-2023
Light rain shower
47°F to 50°F
25-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 43°F
26-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 43°F
27-12-2023
Light sleet
40°F to 43°F
28-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 47°F
29-12-2023
Light sleet showers
41°F to 43°F
30-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 45°F
31-12-2023
Light rain
43°F to 45°F

Map: other cities in Scotland in december

Cities near Orkney islands:

Kirkwall in decemberbad weather
Thurso in decembervery bad weather
Wick in decembervery bad weather
Helmsdale in decembervery bad weather
Durness in decembervery bad weather
Brora in decembervery bad weather
Lossiemouth in decembervery bad weather
Buckie in decembervery bad weather
Macduff in decembervery bad weather
Elgin in decembervery bad weather
Fraserburgh in decembervery bad weather
Forres in decembervery bad weather
Scotland in december: See full list of cities

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.


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