December weather forecast
Anson, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Anson, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and min 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

As Anson enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C) of November to a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). An average temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Anson, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.6 rainfall days, and 8.82" (224mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.1 snowfall days, and 11.54" (293mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

In Anson, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Anson, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Anson, in December, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:08 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Anson have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Anson, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Anson, ME

Average temperature in December - Anson, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Anson, ME

Average pressure in December - Anson, 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
Anson, ME

Average wind speed in December - Anson, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Anson, ME

Average humidity in December - Anson, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Anson, ME

Average rainfall in December - Anson, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Anson, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Anson, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Anson, ME

Average snowfall in December - Anson, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Anson, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Anson, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Anson, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Anson, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Anson, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Anson, ME

Average UV index in December - Anson, 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
Anson, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Anson, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Anson, ME

Average visibility in December - Anson, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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