Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). The low-temperature in Ghent averages to a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Ghent, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ghent, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.6 days and aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Ghent is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Ghent, Maine, 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Ghent in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Ghent?
What is the rainiest month in Ghent?
How much does it rain in Ghent in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Ghent?
What is the month with the shortest days in Ghent?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ghent?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Ghent?
How long on average sun shines in December in Ghent?
When is the lowest UV index in Ghent?
How high is the UV index in December in Ghent?
Average temperature in December
Ghent, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Ghent, 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
Ghent, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 12.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Ghent, ME
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Ghent, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Ghent, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ghent, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ghent, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ghent, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ghent, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Ghent, 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
Ghent, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Ghent, 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).
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