December weather forecastHighland Park, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Highland Park, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Temperature
The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 43°F (6.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a still freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Highland Park, Maine, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.2 rainfall days, and 25.59" (650mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 6.42" (163mm) of snow is accumulated. In Highland Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.8 days and aggregates up to 38.19" (970mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:15 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Highland Park, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Highland Park, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Highland Park, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Highland Park, ME
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Highland Park, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.6"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in December
Highland Park, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Highland Park, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 6.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Highland Park, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 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
Highland Park, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Highland Park, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Highland Park, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Highland Park, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Highland Park, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
