December weather forecast
Lincoln, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lincoln, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30°F (-1.1°C) and min 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C). Lincoln records a steady low-temperature average of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lincoln is 83%.

Rainfall

In Lincoln, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lincoln, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lincoln. In Lincoln, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. 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 Lincoln is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Lincoln, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Lincoln is 4.1h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lincoln in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lincoln, is 30°F (-1.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lincoln?

The average relative humidity in December in Lincoln is 83%.

How much does it rain in Lincoln in December?

In December, in Lincoln, Maine, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lincoln in December?

In Lincoln, Maine, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lincoln?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In December, the average day length is 8h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lincoln?

On the first day of December, 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.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lincoln?

The average sunshine duration in December in Lincoln is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lincoln?

The months with the lowest UV index in Lincoln, Maine, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Lincoln?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lincoln, ME

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).

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Average pressure in December
Lincoln, ME

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Lincoln, ME

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).

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Average humidity in December
Lincoln, ME

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lincoln, ME

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lincoln, ME

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Lincoln, ME

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lincoln, ME

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lincoln, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lincoln, ME

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).

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Average UV index in December
Lincoln, ME

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lincoln, ME

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).

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Average visibility in December
Lincoln, ME

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).

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