December weather forecast
Blue Hill, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Blue Hill, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). Throughout December, Blue Hill registers a consistent 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 in Blue Hill, Maine, 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 December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated. In Blue Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Blue Hill, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Blue Hill, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Blue Hill, is 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the rainiest month?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Blue Hill?

In Blue Hill, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Blue Hill, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Blue Hill have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Blue Hill?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Blue Hill have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Blue Hill is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Blue Hill?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Blue Hill, ME

Average temperature in December - Blue Hill, 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
Blue Hill, ME

Average pressure in December - Blue Hill, 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
Blue Hill, ME

Average wind speed in December - Blue Hill, 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
Blue Hill, ME

Average humidity in December - Blue Hill, 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
Blue Hill, ME

Average rainfall in December - Blue Hill, 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
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Average rainfall days in December - Blue Hill, 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
Blue Hill, ME

Average snowfall in December - Blue Hill, 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
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Average snowfall days in December - Blue Hill, 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
Blue Hill, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Blue Hill, 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
Blue Hill, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Blue Hill, 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
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Average UV index in December - Blue Hill, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Blue Hill, 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
Blue Hill, ME

Average visibility in December - Blue Hill, 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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