Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
A shift in Madison's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). During the month of December, Madison's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 19.4°F (-7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.6 days and collects up to 8.82" (224mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Madison, there are 42.1 snowfall days, and 11.54" (293mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:08 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Madison, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Madison, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Madison, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Madison, ME
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Madison, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Madison, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Madison, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Madison, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madison, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
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 4min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Madison, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Madison, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Madison, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Madison, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).
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