December weather forecast
Monhegan, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Monhegan, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Monhegan observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). In December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Monhegan. Rain falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Monhegan, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40 snowfall days, and 18.27" (464mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Monhegan.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Monhegan. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Monhegan?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Monhegan, is 35.2°F (1.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Monhegan?

In Monhegan, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Monhegan?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Monhegan. Rain falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Monhegan in December?

In Monhegan, Maine, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Monhegan?

In Monhegan, Maine, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Monhegan?

December has the shortest days of the year in Monhegan, Maine, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Monhegan have in December?

The average day length in December in Monhegan, Maine, is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Monhegan?

On the first day of December in Monhegan, Maine, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Monhegan?

February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Monhegan have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Monhegan, Maine, is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Monhegan?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Monhegan?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Monhegan, Maine, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Monhegan, ME

Average temperature in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Monhegan, ME

Average pressure in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Monhegan, ME

Average wind speed in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Monhegan, ME

Average humidity in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Monhegan, ME

Average rainfall in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Monhegan, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Monhegan, ME

Average snowfall in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Monhegan, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Monhegan, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Monhegan, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Monhegan, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Monhegan, ME

Average UV index in December - Monhegan, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Monhegan, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Monhegan, ME

Average visibility in December - Monhegan, 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).

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