December weather forecastMonmouth, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Monmouth, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and max 32.4°F (0.2°C).Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.4 rainfall days, and 17.17" (436mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Monmouth, Maine, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow. In Monmouth, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.3 days and aggregates up to 19.37" (492mm) 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 6:56 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Monmouth, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Monmouth, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°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 (26.6°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
Monmouth, 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
Monmouth, 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
Monmouth, 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
Monmouth, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Monmouth, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Monmouth, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 3.58"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Monmouth, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Monmouth, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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 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
Monmouth, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Monmouth, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Monmouth, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Monmouth, 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).
