December weather forecastPittston, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Pittston, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23°F (-5°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).Temperature
Pittston's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) is experienced in Pittston.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pittston, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pittston, during the entire year, snow falls for 46 days and aggregates up to 27.76" (705mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pittston, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Pittston, 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
Pittston, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Pittston, ME
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Pittston, 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 (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Pittston, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pittston, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 4.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pittston, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pittston, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pittston, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Pittston, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Pittston, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Pittston, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
