Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 42.8°F (6°C) in November to an icy 32.7°F (0.4°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) to Calais.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.5 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Calais. In December, it is snowing for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated. In Calais, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.6 days and aggregates up to 30.47" (774mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:56 pm AST.
Sunshine
In Calais, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Calais, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Calais, ME
- Average pressure in December: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Calais, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Calais, ME
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Calais, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.7"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Calais, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Calais, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 5.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Calais, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Calais, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Calais, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Calais, 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
Calais, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Calais, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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