December weather forecast
Dover South Mills, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dover South Mills, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and max 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

Dover South Mills's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's cold 41°F (5°C) to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). Dover South Mills throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Dover South Mills, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dover South Mills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.3 days and collects up to 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dover South Mills, during December, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.06" (230mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dover South Mills, there are 69.5 snowfall days, and 49.96" (1269mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dover South Mills, Maine, is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Dover South Mills, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Dover South Mills, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Dover South Mills are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dover South Mills in December?

The high-temperature in Dover South Mills during December is 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and the low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dover South Mills?

In December, the average relative humidity in Dover South Mills is 83%.

How much does it rain in Dover South Mills in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Dover South Mills in December?

In Dover South Mills, in December, during 12.4 snowfall days, 9.06" (230mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dover South Mills?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dover South Mills.

How many hours of daylight does Dover South Mills have in December?

In December, the average day length in Dover South Mills, Maine, is 8h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dover South Mills?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dover South Mills, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dover South Mills?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dover South Mills is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Dover South Mills?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dover South Mills?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dover South Mills is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dover South Mills, ME

Average temperature in December - Dover South Mills, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°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 (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dover South Mills, ME

Average pressure in December - Dover South Mills, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dover South Mills, ME

Average wind speed in December - Dover South Mills, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dover South Mills, ME

Average humidity in December - Dover South Mills, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dover South Mills, ME

Average rainfall in December - Dover South Mills, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dover South Mills, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Dover South Mills, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dover South Mills, ME

Average snowfall in December - Dover South Mills, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dover South Mills, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Dover South Mills, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 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
Dover South Mills, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dover South Mills, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dover South Mills, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Dover South Mills, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dover South Mills, ME

Average UV index in December - Dover South Mills, 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
Dover South Mills, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Dover South Mills, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Dover South Mills, ME

Average visibility in December - Dover South Mills, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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