December weather forecastPresque Isle, ME
December
Weather in December
The year culminates with December ushering in the full force of winter in Presque Isle. The city records temperatures varying from 13.6°F (-10.2°C) to 25.7°F (-3.5°C), mirroring the chill of January. Marked by increased snowfall activity over 16.9 days, December sets the tone for the white winter that's going to last for weeks. The city is adorned with festive decorations, and the snow-clad scenery adds to the holiday spirit. Despite the cold, Presque Isle shines brighter than ever in its winter cloak, celebrating the magical end of the year.Temperature
As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at a frigid cold 13.6°F (-10.2°C).Humidity
In Presque Isle, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Presque Isle, Maine, are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 16.9 days. Throughout December, 13.35" (339mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.7 snowfall days, and 69.17" (1757mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Presque Isle, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Presque Isle, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Presque Isle, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Presque Isle, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Presque Isle, ME
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Presque Isle, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Presque Isle, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Presque Isle, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 13.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Presque Isle, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Presque Isle, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 6min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Presque Isle, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Presque Isle, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Presque Isle, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in December
Presque Isle, ME
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
