December weather forecast
Shapleigh, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Shapleigh, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

Shapleigh's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C). An average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) is observed during December nights in Shapleigh.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Shapleigh, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shapleigh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shapleigh are January through May, October through December. In Shapleigh, during December, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shapleigh, Maine, there are 48.9 snowfall days, and 38.15" (969mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of December, in Shapleigh, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Shapleigh?

The high-temperature in Shapleigh during December is 33.1°F (0.6°C) and the low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shapleigh?

In December, the average relative humidity in Shapleigh, Maine, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Shapleigh?

In Shapleigh, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shapleigh in December?

In Shapleigh, Maine, in December, during 8.9 snowfall days, 7.2" (183mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shapleigh?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Shapleigh?

The average day length in December in Shapleigh is 9h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shapleigh?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shapleigh, Maine, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shapleigh have in December?

In Shapleigh, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Shapleigh?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Shapleigh, Maine, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shapleigh, ME

Average temperature in December - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shapleigh, ME

Average pressure in December - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Shapleigh, ME

Average wind speed in December - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shapleigh, ME

Average humidity in December - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shapleigh, ME

Average rainfall in December - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shapleigh, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shapleigh, ME

Average snowfall in December - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shapleigh, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 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
Shapleigh, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shapleigh, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shapleigh, ME

Average UV index in December - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shapleigh, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Shapleigh, ME

Average visibility in December - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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