December weather forecast
Sandy Beach, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sandy Beach, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C). Sandy Beach's temperature lowers to a mean of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Sandy Beach. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sandy Beach, Maine. In December, in Sandy Beach, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 6.61" (168mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sandy Beach, there are 61.1 snowfall days, and 36.34" (923mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sandy Beach.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Sandy Beach, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sandy Beach in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sandy Beach, is 32.2°F (0.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sandy Beach?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the wettest month in Sandy Beach?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Sandy Beach. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Sandy Beach?

In Sandy Beach, Maine, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sandy Beach in December?

In Sandy Beach, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 6.61" (168mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sandy Beach?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sandy Beach have in December?

The average day length in December in Sandy Beach is 8h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sandy Beach?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sandy Beach have in December?

In Sandy Beach, Maine, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sandy Beach?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sandy Beach?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sandy Beach, Maine, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sandy Beach, ME

Average temperature in December - Sandy Beach, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sandy Beach, ME

Average pressure in December - Sandy Beach, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"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
Sandy Beach, ME

Average wind speed in December - Sandy Beach, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sandy Beach, ME

Average humidity in December - Sandy Beach, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sandy Beach, ME

Average rainfall in December - Sandy Beach, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sandy Beach, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Sandy Beach, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sandy Beach, ME

Average snowfall in December - Sandy Beach, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sandy Beach, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Sandy Beach, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 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
Sandy Beach, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sandy Beach, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sandy Beach, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Sandy Beach, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sandy Beach, ME

Average UV index in December - Sandy Beach, 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
Sandy Beach, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Sandy Beach, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in December
Sandy Beach, ME

Average visibility in December - Sandy Beach, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).

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