December weather forecast
Birch Harbor, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Birch Harbor, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Birch Harbor, Maine, in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). In Birch Harbor, December nights cool down to an average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Birch Harbor. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Birch Harbor, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Birch Harbor, there are 48.1 snowfall days, and 23.82" (605mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Birch Harbor, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Birch Harbor. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Birch Harbor in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Birch Harbor are 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Birch Harbor?

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

What is the wettest month in Birch Harbor?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Birch Harbor in December?

In Birch Harbor, Maine, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Birch Harbor in December?

In Birch Harbor, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Birch Harbor?

December has the shortest days of the year in Birch Harbor, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Birch Harbor have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Birch Harbor?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Birch Harbor have in December?

In Birch Harbor, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Birch Harbor?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Birch Harbor?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Birch Harbor, Maine, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average temperature in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average pressure in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average humidity in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Birch Harbor, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average UV index in December - Birch Harbor, 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average visibility in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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