December weather forecastOrleans, MA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Orleans, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).Temperature
In Orleans, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Orleans documents a consistent average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) at night during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Orleans, in December, during 6 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Orleans, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.2 days and collects up to 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Orleans. Snow falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Orleans, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Orleans, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Orleans, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 17.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Orleans, MA
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Orleans, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Orleans, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Orleans, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Orleans, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orleans, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Orleans, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Orleans, MA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Orleans, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Orleans, MA
- 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).
