December weather forecastMinot, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Minot, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and max 32.7°F (0.4°C).Temperature
Minot's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) to an icy 32.7°F (0.4°C). Minot, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Minot, during December, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Minot, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 14.96" (380mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Minot, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.66" (93mm) of snow. In Minot, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.8 days and aggregates up to 18.31" (465mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:12 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Minot, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Minot, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Minot, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Minot, ME
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Minot, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Minot, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Minot, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 3.66"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Minot, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Minot, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Minot, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Minot, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Minot, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Minot, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
