December weather forecastAshland, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ashland, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 13.6°F (-10.2°C).Temperature
Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Throughout December, Ashland's nights cool down to an average of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 89%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Ashland are January through May, October through December. In Ashland, in December, snow falls for 16.9 days, with typically accumulated 13.35" (339mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 98.7 snowfall days, and 69.17" (1757mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Ashland, Maine, the average sunshine in December is 3.1h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ashland, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Ashland, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ashland, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Ashland, ME
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Ashland, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Ashland, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ashland, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 13.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ashland, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ashland, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ashland, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Ashland, ME
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ashland, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in December
Ashland, ME
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
