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
The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Mapleton observes an average nighttime temperature of 13.6°F (-10.2°C) during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Mapleton, Maine, is 89%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Mapleton is December, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Mapleton, Maine, in December, snow falls for 16.9 days, with typically accumulated 13.35" (339mm) of snow. In Mapleton, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 98.7 days and aggregates up to 69.17" (1757mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 3:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Mapleton, the average sunshine in December is 3.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Mapleton are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mapleton?
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Average temperature in December
Mapleton, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Mapleton, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Mapleton, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Mapleton, ME
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Mapleton, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Mapleton, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mapleton, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 13.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mapleton, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mapleton, 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: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mapleton, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Mapleton, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Mapleton, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in December
Mapleton, ME
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
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