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 in Hampden involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). Hampden's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a freezing cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Hampden is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hampden, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.4 days and collects up to 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hampden, during December, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.7 snowfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Hampden, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Hampden 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Hampden?
What is the average humidity in December in Hampden?
How much does it rain in Hampden in December?
How much does it snow in Hampden in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Hampden?
How many hours of daylight does Hampden have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hampden?
How long on average sun shines in December in Hampden?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hampden?
What is the UV index reading in December in Hampden?
Average temperature in December
Hampden, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°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 (26.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Hampden, 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
Hampden, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Hampden, ME
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Hampden, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Hampden, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hampden, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.4"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hampden, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hampden, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hampden, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Hampden, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Hampden, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Hampden, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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