December weather forecastLong Island, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Long Island, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Temperature
December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's frosty 46°F (7.8°C) to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). Long Island documents an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) for the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Long Island, there are 127 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Long Island, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.7 snowfall days, and 11.73" (298mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. 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
Long Island, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Long Island, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Long Island, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Long Island, ME
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Long Island, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Long Island, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Long Island, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Long Island, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Long Island, ME
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Long Island, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Long Island, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Long Island, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Long Island, 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).
