December weather forecastLincoln, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Lincoln, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 30°F (-1.1°C) and min 19.8°F (-6.8°C).Temperature
The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Lincoln's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C). An average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) marks the nights in Lincoln, Maine throughout December.Humidity
In Lincoln, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Lincoln, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lincoln, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lincoln, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.6 snowfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Lincoln, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:01 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Lincoln, 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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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).
