December weather forecastProspect Harbor, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Prospect Harbor, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
Prospect Harbor's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Prospect Harbor. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated. In Prospect Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Prospect Harbor, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Prospect Harbor, ME
- Average pressure in December: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Prospect Harbor, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Prospect Harbor, ME
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Prospect Harbor, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Prospect Harbor, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Prospect Harbor, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 3.78"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Prospect Harbor, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prospect Harbor, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Prospect Harbor, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Prospect Harbor, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Prospect Harbor, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Prospect Harbor, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
