Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a wintry 36.7°F (2.6°C). In December, Sunset temperatures settle at a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during the nights, reflecting a minor change from daytime highs.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Sunset, Maine, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sunset, there are 115.5 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Sunset, Maine. In Sunset, Maine, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sunset, there are 29.2 snowfall days, and 9.65" (245mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sunset.On the first day of December in Sunset, Maine, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Sunset.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Sunset in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Sunset?
How many days does it rain in December in Sunset?
How much does it snow in Sunset in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Sunset?
What is the average length of the day in December in Sunset?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sunset?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Sunset?
How long on average sun shines in December in Sunset?
When is the lowest UV index in Sunset?
How high is the UV index in December in Sunset?
Average temperature in December
Sunset, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).
Average pressure in December
Sunset, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Sunset, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 13.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Sunset, ME
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Sunset, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Sunset, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sunset, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sunset, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sunset, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sunset, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Sunset, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Sunset, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Sunset, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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