December weather forecast
Clinton, ME

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clinton, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). During December, Clinton experiences an average low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Clinton are April, October and December, with an average 3.23" (82mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Clinton, Maine, are January through May, October through December. In Clinton, during December, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 37.56" (954mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Clinton, Maine, is 4.4h.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 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. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Clinton in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Clinton, Maine, during December are 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Clinton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Clinton, Maine, is 82%.

What is the wettest month in Clinton?

The months with the most rainfall in Clinton, Maine, are April, October and December, with an average 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Clinton?

In Clinton, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Clinton in December?

In Clinton, Maine, in December, snow falls for 9.9 days, with typically accumulated 6.69" (170mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clinton?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Clinton have in December?

The average day length in December in Clinton is 8h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Clinton?

On the first day of December in Clinton, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Clinton?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Clinton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Clinton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Clinton, ME

Average temperature in December - Clinton, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°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 (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Clinton, ME

Average pressure in December - Clinton, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Clinton, ME

Average wind speed in December - Clinton, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Clinton, ME

Average humidity in December - Clinton, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Clinton, ME

Average rainfall in December - Clinton, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, October and December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Clinton, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Clinton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Clinton, ME

Average snowfall in December - Clinton, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Clinton, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Clinton, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clinton, 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: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Clinton, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Clinton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Clinton, ME

Average UV index in December - Clinton, 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).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Clinton, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Clinton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Clinton, ME

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

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

[Resources]

Clinton, Maine, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location