December weather forecast
Birch Harbor, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Birch Harbor, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.1°F (1.7°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Birch Harbor experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). Birch Harbor, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Birch Harbor. In December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated. In Birch Harbor, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Birch Harbor in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Birch Harbor, records 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Birch Harbor, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Birch Harbor?

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

How many hours of daylight does Birch Harbor have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Birch Harbor?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°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: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average pressure in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average humidity in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Birch Harbor, 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 2min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average UV index in December - Birch Harbor, 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Birch Harbor, ME

Average visibility in December - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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