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
Cape Elizabeth's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 46°F (7.8°C) to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). December registers an average low temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C), subtly lower than the daytime maximum.Humidity
In Cape Elizabeth, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Cape Elizabeth, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cape Elizabeth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cape Elizabeth, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. In Cape Elizabeth, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.7 days and aggregates up to 11.73" (298mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:14 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cape Elizabeth, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Cape Elizabeth, 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
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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