December weather forecast
Chisholm, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Chisholm, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a still subzero cold 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

In Chisholm, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Chisholm, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chisholm, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.5 days and collects up to 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Chisholm, during December, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 42.36" (1076mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Chisholm, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through 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 radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Chisholm, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Chisholm, during December, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Chisholm have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chisholm have in December?

In Chisholm, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chisholm, ME

Average temperature in December - Chisholm, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Chisholm, ME

Average pressure in December - Chisholm, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chisholm, ME

Average wind speed in December - Chisholm, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Chisholm, ME

Average humidity in December - Chisholm, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Chisholm, ME

Average rainfall in December - Chisholm, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Chisholm, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Chisholm, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chisholm, ME

Average snowfall in December - Chisholm, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chisholm, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Chisholm, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chisholm, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chisholm, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Chisholm, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Chisholm, ME

Average UV index in December - Chisholm, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Chisholm, ME

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Chisholm, ME

Average visibility in December - Chisholm, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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