December weather forecastCaratunk, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Caratunk, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Temperature
A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). Throughout December, Caratunk witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.2 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Caratunk, during December, snow falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 94.5 snowfall days, and 72.09" (1831mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Caratunk is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Caratunk, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 27.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Caratunk, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Caratunk, 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 (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Caratunk, ME
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Caratunk, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Caratunk, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Caratunk, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 11.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Caratunk, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Caratunk, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Caratunk, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Caratunk, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Caratunk, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Caratunk, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, August and September (4mi).
