December weather forecastOrr's Island, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Orr's Island, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 36.3°F (2.4°C).Temperature
Stepping into December, Orr's Island observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). Orr's Island's December nights experience a subtle temperature dip to an average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Humidity
In Orr's Island, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Orr's Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Orr's Island, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.5 snowfall days, and 12.05" (306mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:12 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Orr's Island, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Orr's Island, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Orr's Island, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Orr's Island, ME
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Orr's Island, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Orr's Island, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Orr's Island, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Orr's Island, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orr's Island, ME
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Orr's Island, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Orr's Island, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Orr's Island, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Orr's Island, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
