Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 26.6°F (-3°C) during December nights.Humidity
In Appleton, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
The wettest months are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Appleton, Maine, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) 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 6:53 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:08 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Appleton, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Appleton, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Appleton, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 12.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Appleton, ME
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Appleton, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Appleton, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Appleton, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Appleton, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Appleton, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Appleton, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Appleton, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Appleton, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Appleton, 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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