December weather forecast
New Portland, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in New Portland, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

New Portland's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). In New Portland, an average nighttime temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in New Portland is 82%.

Rainfall

In New Portland, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 100.6 rainfall days, and 8.82" (224mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in New Portland. In New Portland, during December, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In New Portland, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.1 days and aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow.

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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in New Portland is 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in New Portland is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in New Portland?

During December, New Portland experiences an average high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in New Portland?

The average relative humidity in December in New Portland, Maine, is 82%.

How much does it rain in New Portland in December?

In New Portland, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in New Portland?

In New Portland, Maine, in December, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in New Portland?

December has the shortest days of the year in New Portland, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in New Portland?

The average day length in December is 8h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in New Portland?

On the first day of December in New Portland, Maine, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:09 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does New Portland have in December?

In New Portland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December in New Portland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
New Portland, ME

Average temperature in December - New Portland, 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).

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Average pressure in December
New Portland, ME

Average pressure in December - New Portland, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
New Portland, ME

Average wind speed in December - New Portland, 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).

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Average humidity in December
New Portland, ME

Average humidity in December - New Portland, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
New Portland, ME

Average rainfall in December - New Portland, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
New Portland, ME

Average rainfall days in December - New Portland, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
New Portland, ME

Average snowfall in December - New Portland, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
New Portland, ME

Average snowfall days in December - New Portland, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
New Portland, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Portland, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
New Portland, ME

Average sunshine days in December - New Portland, 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).

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Average UV index in December
New Portland, ME

Average UV index in December - New Portland, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
New Portland, ME

Average cloud cover in December - New Portland, 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).

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Average visibility in December
New Portland, ME

Average visibility in December - New Portland, 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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