December weather forecast
Bowdoinham, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Bowdoinham, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

Bowdoinham in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). Bowdoinham encounters an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bowdoinham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 21.97" (558mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Bowdoinham, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bowdoinham, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bowdoinham, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Bowdoinham, the average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bowdoinham have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Bowdoinham?

In Bowdoinham, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bowdoinham, ME

Average temperature in December - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Bowdoinham, ME

Average pressure in December - Bowdoinham, 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
Bowdoinham, ME

Average wind speed in December - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Bowdoinham, ME

Average humidity in December - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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
Bowdoinham, ME

Average rainfall in December - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Bowdoinham, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bowdoinham, ME

Average snowfall in December - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.94"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Bowdoinham, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bowdoinham, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bowdoinham, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Bowdoinham, ME

Average UV index in December - Bowdoinham, 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
Bowdoinham, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Bowdoinham, ME

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

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

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