December weather forecastCastine, OH

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Castine, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) throughout December.

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Castine, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Castine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.9 days and collects up to 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Castine, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.1 snowfall days, and 14.8" (376mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Castine, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Castine is 3.8h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Castine. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Castine, is 37.8°F (3.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.9°F (-2.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

In Castine, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

In Castine, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Castine.

In Castine, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

In Castine, Ohio, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Castine, OH

  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Castine, OH

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Castine, OH

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Castine, OH

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Castine, OH

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Castine, OH

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Castine, OH

  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Castine, OH

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Castine, OH

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Castine, OH

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Castine, OH

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Castine, OH

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Castine, OH

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).