December weather forecastOrrington Center, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Orrington Center, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).Temperature
Orrington Center's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C). In the month of December, Orrington Center's average low-temperature falls to a subzero cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Orrington Center are January through May, October through December. In Orrington Center, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58 snowfall days, and 34.09" (866mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Orrington Center, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Orrington Center, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Orrington Center, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30"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
Orrington Center, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Orrington Center, ME
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Orrington Center, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").
Average rainfall days in December
Orrington Center, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Orrington Center, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 5.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Orrington Center, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orrington Center, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Orrington Center, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Orrington Center, 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
Orrington Center, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Orrington Center, 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).
