December weather forecastLeeds, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Leeds, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C).Temperature
A shift in Leeds's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). During December, Leeds records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Leeds is 79%.Rainfall
In Leeds, Maine, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.4 rainfall days, and 17.17" (436mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Leeds, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Leeds, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.3 days and aggregates up to 19.37" (492mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Leeds, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Leeds is 4.7h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Leeds, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Leeds, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Leeds, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Leeds, ME
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Leeds, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Leeds, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leeds, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 3.58"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Leeds, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leeds, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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 42min
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
Leeds, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Leeds, 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
Leeds, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Leeds, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
