December weather forecast
East Orland, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in East Orland, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average high of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). Throughout December, the temperature falls to an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in East Orland, Maine, is 80%.

Rainfall

In East Orland, Maine, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in East Orland, 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, Maine. 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

The month with the shortest days in East Orland is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
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 East Orland, Maine, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in East Orland are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in East Orland?

East Orland in December has an average high-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in East Orland?

In December, the average relative humidity in East Orland, Maine, is 80%.

How much does it rain in East Orland in December?

In East Orland, Maine, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in East Orland?

In December, in East Orland, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in East Orland?

December has the shortest days of the year in East Orland, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does East Orland have in December?

The average day length in December in East Orland is 8h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in East Orland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in East Orland?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in East Orland?

The months with the lowest UV index in East Orland, Maine, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in East Orland?

In East Orland, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
East Orland, ME

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).

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Average pressure in December
East Orland, ME

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).

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Average wind speed in December
East Orland, ME

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).

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Average humidity in December
East Orland, ME

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
East Orland, ME

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
East Orland, ME

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).

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Average snowfall in December
East Orland, ME

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
East Orland, ME

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Orland, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Orland, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
East Orland, ME

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).

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Average UV index in December
East Orland, ME

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
East Orland, ME

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).

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Average visibility in December
East Orland, ME

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).

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