December weather forecast
Belgrade Lakes, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Belgrade Lakes, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a chilly 43°F (6.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Belgrade Lakes experiences an average low-temperature reading of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Belgrade Lakes, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Belgrade Lakes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Belgrade Lakes, during December, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.01" (178mm) of snow. In Belgrade Lakes, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.3 days and aggregates up to 40.87" (1038mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Belgrade Lakes, Maine, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Belgrade Lakes experiences an average high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Belgrade Lakes, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Belgrade Lakes, Maine, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Belgrade Lakes, the average day length in December is 8h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Belgrade Lakes, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Belgrade Lakes, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Belgrade Lakes.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Belgrade Lakes, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Belgrade Lakes, ME

Average pressure in December - Belgrade Lakes, 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
Belgrade Lakes, ME

Average wind speed in December - Belgrade Lakes, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Belgrade Lakes, ME

Average humidity in December - Belgrade Lakes, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Belgrade Lakes, ME

Average rainfall in December - Belgrade Lakes, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Belgrade Lakes, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Belgrade Lakes, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belgrade Lakes, ME

Average snowfall in December - Belgrade Lakes, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Belgrade Lakes, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Belgrade Lakes, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Belgrade Lakes, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belgrade Lakes, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belgrade Lakes, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Belgrade Lakes, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Belgrade Lakes, ME

Average UV index in December - Belgrade Lakes, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Belgrade Lakes, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Belgrade Lakes, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Belgrade Lakes, ME

Average visibility in December - Belgrade Lakes, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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