December weather forecast
Benedicta, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Benedicta, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Temperature

Benedicta's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The low-temperature average for Benedicta during December stands at a still freezing cold 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Benedicta, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.1 rainfall days, and 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Benedicta, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated. In Benedicta, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.3 days and aggregates up to 45.63" (1159mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Benedicta.
On the first day of December in Benedicta, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 3:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Benedicta are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
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. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Benedicta in December?

Benedicta in December has an average high-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Benedicta?

In Benedicta, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Benedicta in December?

In Benedicta, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Benedicta in December?

In Benedicta, Maine, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.78" (223mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Benedicta?

The month with the shortest days in Benedicta is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Benedicta have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Benedicta?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Benedicta, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 3:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benedicta have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Benedicta is 4.1h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Benedicta, Maine, are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Benedicta?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Benedicta, Maine, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Benedicta, ME

Average temperature in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Benedicta, ME

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Benedicta, ME

Average wind speed in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Benedicta, ME

Average humidity in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Benedicta, ME

Average rainfall in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and July (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Benedicta, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Benedicta, ME

Average snowfall in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Benedicta, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Benedicta, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Benedicta, ME

Average UV index in December - Benedicta, 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 February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Benedicta, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Benedicta, ME

Average visibility in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).

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