Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). In the month of December, Oakland records a consistent average low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Oakland is 81%.Rainfall
In Oakland, Maine, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Oakland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Oakland, during December, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 55.2 snowfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Oakland, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Oakland is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Oakland, Maine, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Oakland, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Oakland, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Oakland, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Oakland, ME
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Oakland, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Oakland, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Oakland, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 6.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Oakland, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oakland, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Oakland, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Oakland, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).
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