December weather forecastHowland, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Howland, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C). Howland cools down to an average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Howland, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 50.6 snowfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Howland is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Howland, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 30°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Howland, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Howland, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Howland, ME
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Howland, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, July and September (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Howland, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Howland, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Howland, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Howland, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Howland, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Howland, 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
Howland, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Howland, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
