December weather forecastWiscasset, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Wiscasset, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C).Temperature
The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C) from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). December nights observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C).Humidity
In Wiscasset, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Wiscasset, in December, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Wiscasset, there are 40 snowfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Wiscasset, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents 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 translates into these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. 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 warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Wiscasset, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Wiscasset, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Wiscasset, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Wiscasset, ME
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Wiscasset, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Wiscasset, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wiscasset, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 3.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wiscasset, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wiscasset, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Wiscasset, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Wiscasset, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Wiscasset, 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 33).
Average visibility in December
Wiscasset, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
