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 sea temperature 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
December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). Old Orchard Beach's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) during the nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, is 77%.Rainfall
In Old Orchard Beach, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Old Orchard Beach, there are 77.9 rainfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Old Orchard Beach, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Old Orchard Beach, there are 22.2 snowfall days, and 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Old Orchard Beach, the average seawater temperature in December is 45.3°F (7.4°C).Note: Dipping in 45.3°F (7.4°C) at temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) without proper gear can lead to pronounced cold shock and breathing difficulties.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Old Orchard Beach, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Old Orchard Beach, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:15 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.7h 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 in Old Orchard Beach. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Old Orchard Beach in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Old Orchard Beach?
How much does it rain in Old Orchard Beach in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Old Orchard Beach?
What is the water temperature in December in Old Orchard Beach?
What is the month with the shortest days in Old Orchard Beach?
What is the average length of the day in December in Old Orchard Beach?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Old Orchard Beach?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Old Orchard Beach?
How long on average sun shines in December in Old Orchard Beach?
When is the lowest UV index in Old Orchard Beach?
How high is the UV index in December in Old Orchard Beach?
Average temperature in December
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 37°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).
Average pressure in December
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"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
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average sea temperature in December: 45.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Old Orchard Beach, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Old Orchard Beach, 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).
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