December weather forecast
Patten, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Patten, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) is observed in Patten during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Patten is 84%.

Rainfall

In Patten, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Patten, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.1 days and collects up to 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Patten. In Patten, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.78" (223mm) of snow. In Patten, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.3 days and aggregates up to 45.63" (1159mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Patten, Maine, is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Patten, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 3:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Patten are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Patten?

Patten in December has an average high-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Patten?

In December, the average relative humidity in Patten, Maine, is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Patten?

In Patten, Maine, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Patten?

In Patten, Maine, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 8.78" (223mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Patten?

December has the shortest days of the year in Patten, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Patten have in December?

The average day length in December in Patten is 8h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Patten?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Patten, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 3:58 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Patten have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Patten is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Patten?

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Patten?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Patten is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Patten, ME

Average temperature in December - Patten, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Patten, ME

Average pressure in December - Patten, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Patten, ME

Average wind speed in December - Patten, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Patten, ME

Average humidity in December - Patten, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Patten, ME

Average rainfall in December - Patten, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and July (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Patten, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Patten, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Patten, ME

Average snowfall in December - Patten, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Patten, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Patten, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Patten, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Patten, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Patten, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Patten, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Patten, ME

Average UV index in December - Patten, 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 February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Patten, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Patten, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Patten, ME

Average visibility in December - Patten, 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).

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