December weather forecast
Boothbay, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Boothbay, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature in Boothbay dips to a subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Boothbay, Maine, in December, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. In Boothbay, during the entire year, snow falls for 40 days and aggregates up to 20.08" (510mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Boothbay, is 35.2°F (1.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Boothbay, Maine, is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Boothbay in December?

In Boothbay, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Boothbay.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Boothbay, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Boothbay, ME

Average pressure in December - Boothbay, 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
Boothbay, ME

Average wind speed in December - Boothbay, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Boothbay, ME

Average humidity in December - Boothbay, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Boothbay, ME

Average rainfall in December - Boothbay, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Boothbay, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Boothbay, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Boothbay, ME

Average snowfall in December - Boothbay, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Boothbay, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Boothbay, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Boothbay, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Boothbay, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Boothbay, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Boothbay, ME

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Boothbay, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Boothbay, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Boothbay, ME

Average visibility in December - Boothbay, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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