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Örkelljunga Weather in December

Örkelljunga in December

The short of it: Örkelljunga in December averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 6 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 100 mm · daylight 6 h 55 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & July

Thirty years of records give Örkelljunga an average December high of 4°, a low of -1° and some 100 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 55 min in mid-December, 69 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and July.

Against its neighbours, Örkelljunga runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Ängelholm, 26 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Örkelljunga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 16 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 55 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ÄngelholmSkåne26 km W4°0°65 mm
BjuvSkåne31 km SW4°0°67 mm
HässleholmSkåne33 km ESE4°-1°75 mm
HöörSkåne42 km SSE4°-1°80 mm
HelsingborgSkåne45 km SW4°0°54 mm
HöganäsSkåne45 km WSW4°0°62 mm
EslövSkåne49 km S4°0°73 mm
HelsingørCapital Region49 km WSW4°1°54 mm

The Almanac · Örkelljunga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Örkelljunga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-2°85 mm11 km/h7 h 30 min✦
February3°-2°72 mm12 km/h9 h 27 min✦
March6°-1°63 mm11 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦
April12°2°51 mm10 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
May17°6°59 mm11 km/h16 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
June19°9°88 mm11 km/h17 h 39 min✦✦✦
July22°12°98 mm9 km/h17 h 6 min✦✦✦
August21°12°98 mm9 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
September17°9°88 mm9 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦
October11°5°102 mm10 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦
November7°2°84 mm9 km/h8 h 4 min✦
December4°-1°100 mm9 km/h6 h 55 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Örkelljunga in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Örkelljunga in December?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Örkelljunga?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and July.

How long are the days in Örkelljunga in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 55 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 39 min.

Does it snow in Örkelljunga in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Örkelljunga in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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