December weather forecast
Limestone, ME

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Limestone, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 12.9°F (-10.6°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). The temperature in Limestone lowers to an average of 12.9°F (-10.6°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Limestone, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Limestone, Maine, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. In Limestone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.1 days and collects up to 24.21" (615mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Limestone. In December, in Limestone, it is snowing for 16.8 days. Throughout December, 8.7" (221mm) of snow is accumulated. In Limestone, during the entire year, snow falls for 103.8 days and aggregates up to 49.09" (1247mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Limestone is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Limestone, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Limestone is 2.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Limestone?

The high-temperature in Limestone, Maine, during December is 25°F (-3.9°C) and the low-temperature is 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Limestone?

In Limestone, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December in Limestone?

In Limestone, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Limestone in December?

In Limestone, Maine, in December, snow falls for 16.8 days, with typically accumulated 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Limestone?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Limestone.

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

The average day length in December in Limestone, Maine, is 8h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Limestone?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Limestone have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Limestone, Maine, is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Limestone?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Limestone?

In Limestone, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Limestone, ME

Average temperature in December - Limestone, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Limestone, ME

Average pressure in December - Limestone, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (29.89"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Limestone, ME

Average wind speed in December - Limestone, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Limestone, ME

Average humidity in December - Limestone, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Limestone, ME

Average rainfall in December - Limestone, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Limestone, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Limestone, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, June and August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Limestone, ME

Average snowfall in December - Limestone, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Limestone, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Limestone, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Limestone, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Limestone, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Limestone, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.8 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Limestone, ME

Average UV index in December - Limestone, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Limestone, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Limestone, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 44).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Limestone, ME

Average visibility in December - Limestone, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is May (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

[Resources]

Limestone, Maine, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location