December weather forecast
Stratton, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Stratton, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Stratton's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). During December, Stratton records an average temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Stratton, Maine, is 84%.

Rainfall

In Stratton, Maine, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. In Stratton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.2 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Stratton, during December, snow falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 94.5 snowfall days, and 72.09" (1831mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, in Stratton, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

In Stratton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Stratton in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Stratton?

In Stratton, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Stratton in December?

In Stratton, Maine, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Stratton in December?

In Stratton, during December, snow falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stratton?

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

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

The average day length in December in Stratton is 8h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Stratton?

On the first day of December in Stratton, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Stratton?

In Stratton, Maine, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Stratton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Stratton is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stratton, ME

Average temperature in December - Stratton, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Stratton, ME

Average pressure in December - Stratton, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Stratton, ME

Average wind speed in December - Stratton, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Stratton, ME

Average humidity in December - Stratton, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Stratton, ME

Average rainfall in December - Stratton, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in December
Stratton, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Stratton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Stratton, ME

Average snowfall in December - Stratton, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Stratton, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Stratton, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 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
Stratton, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Stratton, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Stratton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Stratton, ME

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Stratton, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Stratton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Stratton, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, August and September (4mi).

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