December weather forecastBasin Mills, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Basin Mills, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.2°F (0.1°C) and min 21.6°F (-5.8°C).Temperature
Basin Mills in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). Throughout December nights, Basin Mills registers an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Basin Mills, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 6.61" (168mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 61.1 snowfall days, and 36.34" (923mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:03 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Basin Mills, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Basin Mills, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Basin Mills, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Basin Mills, ME
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Basin Mills, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").
Average rainfall days in December
Basin Mills, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Basin Mills, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 6.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Basin Mills, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Basin Mills, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Basin Mills, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Basin Mills, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Basin Mills, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Basin Mills, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).
