December weather forecast
Kittery Point, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Kittery Point, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

Kittery Point's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). During the month of December, Kittery Point's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kittery Point, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.2 rainfall days, and 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.2 snowfall days, and 16.97" (431mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature in Kittery Point is 45.9°F (7.7°C).
Note: Unprotected swimming in 45.9°F (7.7°C) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 50°F (10°C), leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of December, in Kittery Point, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Kittery Point in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kittery Point?

In December, the average relative humidity in Kittery Point is 78%.

How much does it rain in Kittery Point in December?

In Kittery Point, Maine, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kittery Point in December?

In Kittery Point, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in December in Kittery Point?

In December, the average ocean temperature in Kittery Point is 45.9°F (7.7°C). Swimming in 45.9°F (7.7°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kittery Point?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kittery Point.

What is the average length of the day in December in Kittery Point?

In Kittery Point, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kittery Point?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kittery Point, Maine, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Kittery Point?

The months with the least sunshine in Kittery Point, Maine, are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kittery Point?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kittery Point?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Kittery Point?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kittery Point, Maine, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kittery Point, ME

Average temperature in December - Kittery Point, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kittery Point, ME

Average pressure in December - Kittery Point, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Kittery Point, ME

Average wind speed in December - Kittery Point, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kittery Point, ME

Average humidity in December - Kittery Point, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kittery Point, ME

Average rainfall in December - Kittery Point, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kittery Point, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Kittery Point, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kittery Point, ME

Average snowfall in December - Kittery Point, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kittery Point, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Kittery Point, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Kittery Point, ME

Average sea temperature in December - Kittery Point, ME
  • Average sea temperature in December: 45.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (65.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.5°F).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kittery Point, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kittery Point, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kittery Point, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Kittery Point, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kittery Point, ME

Average UV index in December - Kittery Point, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
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
Kittery Point, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Kittery Point, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Kittery Point, ME

Average visibility in December - Kittery Point, 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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