December weather forecastOld Town, ME
December
Weather in December
December in Old Town ushers in the full-fledged winter with temperatures dropping to an average high of 32.2°F (0.1°C). With an average snowfall of 6.61" (168mm), the city is blanketed in a fresh coat of white, making it a winter wonderland. The holiday season is in full swing, with lighted decorations covering houses, and the scent of baking and pine needles filling the air.Temperature
A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). Old Town reports an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In Old Town, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 6.61" (168mm) of snow is accumulated. In Old Town, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.1 days and aggregates up to 36.34" (923mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:03 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Old Town, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Old Town, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Old Town, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Old Town, ME
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Old Town, 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 (1.61").
Average rainfall days in December
Old Town, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Old Town, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 6.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Old Town, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Old Town, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
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 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Old Town, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Old Town, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Old Town, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Old Town, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).
