December weather forecast
Dog Island Corner, ME

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Dog Island Corner, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is recorded in Dog Island Corner during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Dog Island Corner is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dog Island Corner, during December, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.3 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Dog Island Corner, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Dog Island Corner experiences an average high-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and a low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Dog Island Corner is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dog Island Corner, Maine, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dog Island Corner?

In Dog Island Corner, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Dog Island Corner, the average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Dog Island Corner, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month 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 Dog Island Corner, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Dog Island Corner, ME

Average temperature in December - Dog Island Corner, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Dog Island Corner, ME

Average pressure in December - Dog Island Corner, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dog Island Corner, ME

Average wind speed in December - Dog Island Corner, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Dog Island Corner, ME

Average humidity in December - Dog Island Corner, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Dog Island Corner, ME

Average rainfall in December - Dog Island Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Dog Island Corner, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Dog Island Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dog Island Corner, ME

Average snowfall in December - Dog Island Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dog Island Corner, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Dog Island Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dog Island Corner, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dog Island Corner, 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 2min

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
Dog Island Corner, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Dog Island Corner, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Dog Island Corner, ME

Average UV index in December - Dog Island Corner, 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
Dog Island Corner, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Dog Island Corner, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Dog Island Corner, ME

Average visibility in December - Dog Island Corner, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

Dog Island Corner, Maine, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location