December weather forecastEast Orland, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in East Orland, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.3°F (0.7°C) and min 22.8°F (-5.1°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) is noted during the nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In East Orland, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In East Orland, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In East Orland, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.8 days and aggregates up to 19.61" (498mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
East Orland, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in December
East Orland, ME
- Average pressure in December: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
East Orland, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
East Orland, ME
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
East Orland, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.42").
Average rainfall days in December
East Orland, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
East Orland, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
East Orland, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Orland, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
East Orland, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
East Orland, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
East Orland, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
East Orland, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
