December weather forecastFriendship, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Friendship, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Temperature
Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). In Friendship, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Friendship, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Friendship, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 40 days and aggregates up to 18.27" (464mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C).Note: Taking a dip in 45.3°F (7.4°C) can be perilous. Submersion in temperatures under 50°F (10°C) triggers severe cold shock accompanied by hyperventilation.
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Friendship, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Friendship, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Friendship, ME
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Friendship, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Friendship, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Friendship, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.99"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Friendship, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Friendship, ME
- Average sea temperature in December: 45.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.1°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Friendship, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Friendship, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Friendship, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
