December weather forecast
Hope, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Hope, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with 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). Hope witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Hope, Maine, is 78%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Hope are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hope are January through April, November and December. In Hope, Maine, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Hope, 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 is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Hope, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Hope, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hope 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hope?

In Hope, 35.8°F (2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.6°F (-3°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Hope?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Hope?

The wettest months in Hope, Maine, are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in Hope?

In December, in Hope, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Hope?

In Hope, during December, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hope?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hope, Maine.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hope?

In Hope, Maine, the average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hope?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hope, Maine, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hope?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Hope.

How many hours of sunshine does Hope have in December?

In Hope, Maine, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hope?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hope, Maine.

How high is the UV index in December in Hope?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hope, Maine, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hope, ME

Average temperature in December - Hope, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Hope, ME

Average pressure in December - Hope, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Hope, ME

Average wind speed in December - Hope, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Hope, ME

Average humidity in December - Hope, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hope, ME

Average rainfall in December - Hope, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hope, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Hope, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Hope, ME

Average snowfall in December - Hope, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hope, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Hope, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hope, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hope, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hope, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Hope, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Hope, ME

Average UV index in December - Hope, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hope, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Hope, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Hope, ME

Average visibility in December - Hope, 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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