December weather forecast
Bar Harbor, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Bar Harbor, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Bar Harbor records an average nighttime low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Bar Harbor, Maryland, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Bar Harbor, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bar Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bar Harbor, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bar Harbor.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Bar Harbor, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Bar Harbor?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Bar Harbor, is 45.5°F (7.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bar Harbor?

The average relative humidity in December in Bar Harbor, Maryland, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Bar Harbor?

In Bar Harbor, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Bar Harbor?

In December, in Bar Harbor, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bar Harbor?

December has the shortest days of the year in Bar Harbor, Maryland, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Bar Harbor?

In December, the average day length in Bar Harbor is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Bar Harbor?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bar Harbor?

In Bar Harbor, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Bar Harbor?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bar Harbor, Maryland.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Bar Harbor?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bar Harbor, MD

Average temperature in December - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bar Harbor, MD

Average pressure in December - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Bar Harbor, MD

Average wind speed in December - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bar Harbor, MD

Average humidity in December - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bar Harbor, MD

Average rainfall in December - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bar Harbor, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bar Harbor, MD

Average snowfall in December - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bar Harbor, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bar Harbor, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bar Harbor, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bar Harbor, MD

Average UV index in December - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bar Harbor, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Bar Harbor, MD

Average visibility in December - Bar Harbor, MD
  • 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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