December weather forecast
East Boothbay, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in East Boothbay, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). Throughout the December nights, East Boothbay encounters a low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In East Boothbay, in December, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. In East Boothbay, during the entire year, snow falls for 40 days and aggregates up to 20.08" (510mm) 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 6:53 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in East Boothbay, the average high-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In East Boothbay, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in East Boothbay in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does East Boothbay have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In East Boothbay, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
East Boothbay, ME

Average temperature in December - East Boothbay, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
East Boothbay, ME

Average pressure in December - East Boothbay, 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
East Boothbay, ME

Average wind speed in December - East Boothbay, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
East Boothbay, ME

Average humidity in December - East Boothbay, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

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
East Boothbay, ME

Average rainfall in December - East Boothbay, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
East Boothbay, ME

Average rainfall days in December - East Boothbay, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Boothbay, ME

Average snowfall in December - East Boothbay, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

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

Average snowfall days in December
East Boothbay, ME

Average snowfall days in December - East Boothbay, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Boothbay, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Boothbay, 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 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Boothbay, ME

Average sunshine days in December - East Boothbay, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
East Boothbay, ME

Average UV index in December - East Boothbay, 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
East Boothbay, ME

Average cloud cover in December - East Boothbay, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
East Boothbay, ME

Average visibility in December - East Boothbay, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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