December weather forecast
Prospect Harbor, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Prospect Harbor, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). An average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is expected in Prospect Harbor during December.

Humidity

In Prospect Harbor, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Prospect Harbor is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Prospect Harbor, Maine, are January through May, October through December. In Prospect Harbor, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Prospect Harbor, there are 48.1 snowfall days, and 23.82" (605mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Prospect Harbor, Maine, 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

In Prospect Harbor, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Prospect Harbor, Maine. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Prospect Harbor?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Prospect Harbor, is 35.1°F (1.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Prospect Harbor?

In December, the average relative humidity in Prospect Harbor is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Prospect Harbor?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Prospect Harbor?

In Prospect Harbor, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Prospect Harbor?

In Prospect Harbor, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prospect Harbor?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Prospect Harbor?

In Prospect Harbor, the average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Prospect Harbor?

On the first day of December in Prospect Harbor, 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.

How long on average sun shines in December in Prospect Harbor?

The average sunshine duration in December in Prospect Harbor is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Prospect Harbor?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Prospect Harbor?

In Prospect Harbor, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prospect Harbor, ME

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).

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Average pressure in December
Prospect Harbor, ME

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Prospect Harbor, ME

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).

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Average humidity in December
Prospect Harbor, ME

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Prospect Harbor, ME

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Prospect Harbor, ME

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Prospect Harbor, ME

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Prospect Harbor, ME

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prospect Harbor, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prospect Harbor, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Prospect Harbor, ME

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).

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Average UV index in December
Prospect Harbor, ME

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Prospect Harbor, ME

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).

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Average visibility in December
Prospect Harbor, ME

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).

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