Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
East Orleans's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). East Orleans's nighttime average temperature in December drops marginally from the daytime highs, settling at a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In East Orleans, in December, during 6 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.2 rainfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.4 days and typically aggregates up to 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 December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, 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 in East Orleans are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
East 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
East 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
East 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
East 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
East 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
East 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
East 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
East 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
East Orleans, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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 2min
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
East 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
East 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
East 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
East 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).
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