December weather forecast
Blanchard, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Blanchard, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and max 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is noted.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Blanchard, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Blanchard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.4 days and collects up to 20.83" (529mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Blanchard, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated. In Blanchard, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.8 days and aggregates up to 27.28" (693mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Blanchard, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Blanchard, 28.6°F (-1.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Blanchard?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Blanchard, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Blanchard have in December?

In Blanchard, the average day length in December is 8h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Blanchard, ME

Average temperature in December - Blanchard, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°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 (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Blanchard, ME

Average pressure in December - Blanchard, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Blanchard, ME

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Blanchard, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Blanchard, ME

Average rainfall in December - Blanchard, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Blanchard, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Blanchard, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Blanchard, ME

Average snowfall in December - Blanchard, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Blanchard, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Blanchard, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Blanchard, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Blanchard, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Blanchard, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Blanchard, ME

Average UV index in December - Blanchard, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Blanchard, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Blanchard, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Blanchard, ME

Average visibility in December - Blanchard, 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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