December weather forecastPoplar Ripps, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Poplar Ripps, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and max 25.5°F (-3.6°C).Temperature
With December's arrival, Poplar Ripps sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a cold 37°F (2.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). Throughout the month of December, Poplar Ripps reports a steady low-temperature average of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).Humidity
In Poplar Ripps, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 136.8 rainfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Poplar Ripps, in December, snow falls for 18.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.61" (117mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 99.1 snowfall days, and 29.96" (761mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Poplar Ripps, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.UV index
February, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. 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
Poplar Ripps, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 25.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Poplar Ripps, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Poplar Ripps, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Poplar Ripps, ME
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Poplar Ripps, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").
Average rainfall days in December
Poplar Ripps, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Poplar Ripps, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 4.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Poplar Ripps, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poplar Ripps, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
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 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Poplar Ripps, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Poplar Ripps, 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, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Poplar Ripps, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in December
Poplar Ripps, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, August and September (4mi).
