December weather forecastPackards, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Packards, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 17.2°F (-8.2°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).Temperature
The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 17.2°F (-8.2°C) at night.Humidity
In Packards, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In Packards, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Packards, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.1 days and collects up to 23.23" (590mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Packards. In Packards, during December, snow falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Packards, there are 87.5 snowfall days, and 38.82" (986mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Packards, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Packards, Maine, is 3.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Packards, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 27.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Packards, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Packards, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Packards, ME
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Packards, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").
Average rainfall days in December
Packards, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Packards, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 6.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Packards, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Packards, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Packards, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Packards, ME
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Packards, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in December
Packards, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).
