December weather forecast
North Union, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in North Union, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). Throughout the December nights, North Union encounters a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in North Union is 78%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in North Union. In North Union, during December, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In North Union, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.6 days and aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in North Union.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of December, in North Union, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in North Union, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in North Union. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in North Union?

The high-temperature during December is 35.8°F (2.1°C) and the low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in North Union?

The average relative humidity in December in North Union is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in North Union?

The months with the most rainfall in North Union are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in North Union?

In North Union, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in North Union?

In North Union, Maine, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in North Union?

December has the shortest days of the year in North Union, Maine, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in North Union?

In North Union, the average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in North Union?

On the first day of December in North Union, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:08 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in North Union?

The month with the least sunshine in North Union, Maine, is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does North Union have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in North Union is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in North Union?

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

How high is the UV index in December in North Union?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in North Union is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
North Union, ME

Average temperature in December - North Union, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
North Union, ME

Average pressure in December - North Union, 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
North Union, ME

Average wind speed in December - North Union, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
North Union, ME

Average humidity in December - North Union, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
North Union, ME

Average rainfall in December - North Union, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
North Union, ME

Average rainfall days in December - North Union, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
North Union, ME

Average snowfall in December - North Union, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
North Union, ME

Average snowfall days in December - North Union, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Union, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Union, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
North Union, ME

Average sunshine days in December - North Union, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
North Union, ME

Average UV index in December - North Union, 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
North Union, ME

Average cloud cover in December - North Union, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
North Union, ME

Average visibility in December - North Union, 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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