December weather forecast
Orient, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Orient, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C). Orient's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Orient, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 17.4" (442mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.2 snowfall days, and 26.34" (669mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 3:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Orient?

In Orient, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Orient, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Orient have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 3:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Orient have in December?

In Orient, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Orient, ME

Average temperature in December - Orient, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in December
Orient, ME

Average pressure in December - Orient, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Orient, ME

Average wind speed in December - Orient, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Orient, ME

Average humidity in December - Orient, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Orient, ME

Average rainfall in December - Orient, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Orient, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Orient, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orient, ME

Average snowfall in December - Orient, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Orient, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Orient, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orient, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orient, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orient, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Orient, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Orient, ME

Average UV index in December - Orient, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Orient, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Orient, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Orient, ME

Average visibility in December - Orient, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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