Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is 17.8°F (-7.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Orient, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Orient, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 17.4" (442mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Orient, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Orient, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.2 days and aggregates up to 26.34" (669mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Orient is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December in Orient, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 3:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Orient is 3.7h.UV index
February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. 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.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Orient?
What is the average humidity in December in Orient?
How many days does it rain in December in Orient?
How many days does it snow in December in Orient?
What is the month with the shortest days in Orient?
What is the average length of the day in December in Orient?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Orient?
How many hours of sunshine does Orient have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Orient?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Orient?
Average temperature in December
Orient, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in December
Orient, ME
- Average pressure in December: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Orient, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Orient, ME
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Orient, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Orient, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Orient, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 4.29"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Orient, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orient, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Orient, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Orient, ME
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Orient, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in December
Orient, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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