December weather forecastHersey, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Hersey, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Temperature
Hersey's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's icy 39.2°F (4°C) to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The low-temperature averages to 16.2°F (-8.8°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Hersey is 88%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Hersey, Maine. Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hersey, Maine, in December, during 14.9 snowfall days, 11.3" (287mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hersey, there are 88.2 snowfall days, and 62.83" (1596mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Hersey, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Hersey, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 3:58 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hersey, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 27.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Hersey, ME
- Average pressure in December: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hersey, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Hersey, ME
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Hersey, 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 (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Hersey, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hersey, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 11.3"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (13.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hersey, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hersey, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hersey, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Hersey, ME
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Hersey, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in December
Hersey, ME
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).
