December weather forecast
Woolwich, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Woolwich, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). In Woolwich, December's low temperatures hover around a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C), reflecting a minor decrease from the daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Woolwich are October and December, with an average 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Woolwich, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Woolwich, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 18.82" (478mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Woolwich, the average seawater temperature in December is 45.3°F (7.4°C).
Note: Beware when you're in 45.3°F (7.4°C) waters; 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling and anything below 50°F (10°C) could cause breathing hindrance and a sudden cold shock, given your physical condition.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Woolwich.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of December, in Woolwich, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Woolwich, Maine, are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Woolwich are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Woolwich?

In Woolwich, 35.2°F (1.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Woolwich?

The average relative humidity in December in Woolwich, Maine, is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Woolwich?

The wettest months in Woolwich, Maine, are October and December, with an average 3.5" (89mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in Woolwich in December?

In Woolwich, Maine, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Woolwich?

In Woolwich, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in December in Woolwich?

In Woolwich, in December, the average water temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C). Swimming in 45.3°F (7.4°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Woolwich?

The month with the shortest days in Woolwich, Maine, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Woolwich have in December?

The average day length in December in Woolwich, Maine, is 8h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Woolwich?

On the first day of December in Woolwich, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Woolwich?

February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Woolwich have in December?

In Woolwich, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Woolwich?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Woolwich.

What is the UV index reading in December in Woolwich?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Woolwich, Maine, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Woolwich, ME

Average temperature in December - Woolwich, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°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: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Woolwich, ME

Average pressure in December - Woolwich, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Woolwich, ME

Average wind speed in December - Woolwich, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Woolwich, ME

Average humidity in December - Woolwich, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Woolwich, ME

Average rainfall in December - Woolwich, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Woolwich, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Woolwich, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Woolwich, ME

Average snowfall in December - Woolwich, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Woolwich, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Woolwich, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Woolwich, ME

Average sea temperature in December - Woolwich, ME
  • Average sea temperature in December: 45.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.9°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Woolwich, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Woolwich, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Woolwich, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Woolwich, ME

Average UV index in December - Woolwich, 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
Woolwich, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Woolwich, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Woolwich, ME

Average visibility in December - Woolwich, 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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