December weather forecastOrrington, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Orrington, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).Temperature
The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) to an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C). Orrington experiences a nighttime temperature average of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.4 rainfall days, and 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Orrington, there are 49.7 snowfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Orrington, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Orrington 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 in Orrington. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun 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. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Orrington, 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 (26.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Orrington, 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, 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, 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, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Orrington, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Orrington, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.4"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Orrington, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 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, 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, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Orrington, 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, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Orrington, 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).
