December weather forecast
Casco, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Casco, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 21°F (-6.1°C) and max 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). An average low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Casco, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated. In Casco, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.7 days and aggregates up to 40.2" (1021mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Casco, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Casco, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Casco is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Casco in December?

In Casco, 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 21°F (-6.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Casco?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Casco?

In Casco, Maine, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Casco in December?

In Casco, Maine, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 6.89" (175mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Casco?

December has the shortest days of the year in Casco, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Casco have in December?

In Casco, Maine, the average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Casco?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:14 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Casco have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Casco is 4.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Casco?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Casco, Maine, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Casco, ME

Average temperature in December - Casco, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Casco, ME

Average pressure in December - Casco, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Casco, ME

Average wind speed in December - Casco, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Casco, ME

Average humidity in December - Casco, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Casco, ME

Average rainfall in December - Casco, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Casco, ME

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Casco, ME

Average snowfall in December - Casco, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.89"

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
Casco, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Casco, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.4 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
Casco, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Casco, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Casco, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Casco, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Casco, ME

Average UV index in December - Casco, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Casco, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Casco, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Casco, ME

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

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

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