December weather forecast
Sullivan, ME

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). December nights in Sullivan are marked by an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Ocean temperature

In Sullivan, Maine, the average seawater temperature in December is 45.3°F (7.4°C).
Note: With an efficient thermal swimsuit, one can navigate 45.3°F (7.4°C) even if it's colder than 50°F (10°C); otherwise, rapid cold shock and breathlessness might set in. Barely wading at 55.4°F (13°C) feels chilly.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sullivan, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sullivan, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sullivan, Maine, 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sullivan in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sullivan, 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 Sullivan?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Sullivan?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Sullivan?

In Sullivan, 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 Sullivan?

In Sullivan, Maine, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in December in Sullivan?

In Sullivan, Maine, the average seawater temperature in December is 45.3°F (7.4°C). Swimming in 45.3°F (7.4°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sullivan?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sullivan.

How many hours of daylight does Sullivan have in December?

The average day length in December in Sullivan is 8h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sullivan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sullivan have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sullivan?

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 intensity in December in Sullivan?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Sullivan, ME

Average temperature in December - Sullivan, 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
Sullivan, ME

Average pressure in December - Sullivan, 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
Sullivan, ME

Average wind speed in December - Sullivan, 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
Sullivan, ME

Average humidity in December - Sullivan, 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
Sullivan, ME

Average rainfall in December - Sullivan, 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
Sullivan, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Sullivan, 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
Sullivan, ME

Average snowfall in December - Sullivan, 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
Sullivan, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Sullivan, 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 sea temperature in December
Sullivan, ME

Average sea temperature in December - Sullivan, ME
  • Average sea temperature in December: 45.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38°F).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sullivan, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sullivan, 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
Sullivan, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Sullivan, 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
Sullivan, ME

Average UV index in December - Sullivan, 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
Sullivan, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Sullivan, 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
Sullivan, ME

Average visibility in December - Sullivan, 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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