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 sea temperature 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
Owls Head records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). The nights of December in Owls Head anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Owls Head is 77%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Owls Head are January through April, November and December. In Owls Head, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Owls Head, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 12.36" (314mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature in Owls Head is 45.1°F (7.3°C).Note: In 45.1°F (7.3°C), even brief exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) feels biting, and anything less than 50°F (10°C) risks cold shock and impaired breathing, considering one's health.
Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Owls Head.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Owls Head, Maine, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Owls Head?
What is the average humidity in December in Owls Head?
What is the wettest month in Owls Head?
How much does it rain in Owls Head in December?
How much does it snow in Owls Head in December?
What is the ocean temperature in December in Owls Head?
What is the month with the shortest days in Owls Head?
How many hours of daylight does Owls Head have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Owls Head?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Owls Head?
How long on average sun shines in December in Owls Head?
When is the lowest UV index in Owls Head?
How high is the UV index in December in Owls Head?
Average temperature in December
Owls Head, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 37°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Owls Head, 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
Owls Head, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 14.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Owls Head, ME
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Owls Head, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Owls Head, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Owls Head, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Owls Head, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Owls Head, ME
- Average sea temperature in December: 45°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.8°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Owls Head, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Owls Head, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Owls Head, 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
Owls Head, 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).
Average visibility in December
Owls Head, 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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