December weather forecastCarmel, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Carmel, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).Temperature
December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C). In Carmel, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C).Humidity
In Carmel, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Carmel, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carmel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.5 days and collects up to 18.7" (475mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Carmel, Maine, during December, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.1 snowfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Carmel, 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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Carmel, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Carmel, 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
Carmel, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Carmel, ME
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Carmel, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Carmel, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Carmel, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 3.86"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Carmel, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carmel, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Carmel, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Carmel, 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
Carmel, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
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 39).
Average visibility in December
Carmel, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
