December weather forecast
Orrington Center, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy 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 experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) in Orrington Center, Maine.

Humidity

In Orrington Center, 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

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Orrington Center, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) of snow. In Orrington Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 58 days and aggregates up to 34.09" (866mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Orrington Center, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Orrington Center?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Orrington Center are 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 21.9°F (-5.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Orrington Center?

The average relative humidity in December in Orrington Center, Maine, is 81%.

What is the wettest month in Orrington Center?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Orrington Center. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Orrington Center?

In December, in Orrington Center, Maine, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Orrington Center in December?

In Orrington Center, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orrington Center?

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

How many hours of daylight does Orrington Center have in December?

In Orrington Center, the average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Orrington Center?

On the first day of December in Orrington Center, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Orrington Center have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Orrington Center is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Orrington Center?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Orrington Center?

In Orrington Center, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Orrington Center, ME

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).

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Average pressure in December
Orrington Center, ME

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Orrington Center, ME

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).

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Average humidity in December
Orrington Center, ME

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Orrington Center, ME

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Orrington Center, ME

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Orrington Center, ME

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Orrington Center, ME

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orrington Center, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orrington Center, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Orrington Center, ME

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).

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Average UV index in December
Orrington Center, ME

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Orrington Center, ME

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).

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Average visibility in December
Orrington Center, ME

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).

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