December weather forecast
Bath, ME

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Weather in December

Concluding the year, December in Bath, Maine, greets residents with winter's full force. Subzero temperatures become the norm as snowfall increases, blanketing the town in white layers. Amid the cold, the high humidity level maintains a sense of moisture in the air. Short daylight hours and twinkling holiday lights create a festive atmosphere across the town. The consistent cloud cover and increased wind speed complement December's wintry ambiance, transforming Bath into a chilly winter wonderland.

Temperature

Bath's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). Bath sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in December, with an average low settling at a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, 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.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Bath?

Bath in December has an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the rainiest month?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bath, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Bath is 8h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, 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?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Bath have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Bath is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bath, ME

Average temperature in December - Bath, 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).

Average pressure in December
Bath, ME

Average pressure in December - Bath, 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
Bath, ME

Average wind speed in December - Bath, 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).

Average humidity in December
Bath, ME

Average humidity in December - Bath, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Bath, ME

Average rainfall in December - Bath, 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").

Average rainfall days in December
Bath, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Bath, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Bath, ME

Average snowfall in December - Bath, 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").

Average snowfall days in December
Bath, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Bath, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bath, 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).

Average sunshine days in December
Bath, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Bath, 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).

Average UV index in December
Bath, ME

Average UV index in December - Bath, 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
Bath, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Bath, 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).

Average visibility in December
Bath, ME

Average visibility in December - Bath, 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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