December weather forecast
Benedicta, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Benedicta, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In Benedicta, an average nighttime temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Benedicta, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.1 rainfall days, and 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Benedicta, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 8.78" (223mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.3 snowfall days, and 45.63" (1159mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 3:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Benedicta, 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.1°F (-7.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Benedicta, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Benedicta in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Benedicta, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.78" (223mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Benedicta is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Benedicta have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 3:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benedicta have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value 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
Benedicta, ME

Average temperature in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°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 (9.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Benedicta, ME

Average pressure in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Benedicta, ME

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Benedicta, ME

Average humidity in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Benedicta, ME

Average rainfall in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and July (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Benedicta, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Benedicta, ME

Average snowfall in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Benedicta, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Benedicta, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Benedicta, ME

Average UV index in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Benedicta, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Benedicta, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Benedicta, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).

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