December weather forecastWest Bethel, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in West Bethel, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Temperature
A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). During December, the average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in West Bethel is 82%.Rainfall
In West Bethel, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout December, 8.11" (206mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.9 snowfall days, and 52.13" (1324mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:14 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
In West Bethel, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West Bethel, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).
Average pressure in December
West Bethel, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
West Bethel, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
West Bethel, ME
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
West Bethel, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
West Bethel, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Bethel, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 8.11"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Bethel, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Bethel, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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 30min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Bethel, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
West Bethel, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
West Bethel, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
West Bethel, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, July, August and September (4mi).
