December weather forecast
Appleton, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Appleton, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Appleton experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). Appleton temperatures generally rest at a low of 26.6°F (-3°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

In Appleton, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Appleton, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Appleton, Maine, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Appleton.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Appleton, Maine, is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Appleton?

The high-temperature, in December, in Appleton, is 35.8°F (2.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Appleton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Appleton, Maine, is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Appleton?

The months with the most rainfall in Appleton, Maine, are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Appleton?

In Appleton, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Appleton in December?

In Appleton, Maine, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Appleton?

The month with the shortest days in Appleton, Maine, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Appleton have in December?

In Appleton, the average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Appleton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Appleton, Maine, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:08 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Appleton?

The month with the least sunshine in Appleton is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Appleton have in December?

In Appleton, Maine, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Appleton?

The months with the lowest UV index in Appleton are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Appleton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Appleton is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Appleton, ME

Average temperature in December - Appleton, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Appleton, ME

Average pressure in December - Appleton, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Appleton, ME

Average wind speed in December - Appleton, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Appleton, ME

Average humidity in December - Appleton, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Appleton, ME

Average rainfall in December - Appleton, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Appleton, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Appleton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Appleton, ME

Average snowfall in December - Appleton, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Appleton, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Appleton, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Appleton, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Appleton, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Appleton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Appleton, ME

Average UV index in December - Appleton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Appleton, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Appleton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Appleton, ME

Average visibility in December - Appleton, 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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