December weather forecast
Eliot, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Eliot, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In Eliot, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are June and December, with an average 2.13" (54mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Eliot, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow. In Eliot, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Eliot is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

The wettest months are June and December, with an average 2.13" (54mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Eliot, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Eliot, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Eliot is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Eliot have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Eliot have in December?

In Eliot, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Eliot?

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

Average temperature in December - Eliot, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°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
Eliot, ME

Average pressure in December - Eliot, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Eliot, ME

Average wind speed in December - Eliot, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Eliot, ME

Average humidity in December - Eliot, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Eliot, ME

Average rainfall in December - Eliot, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Eliot, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Eliot, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Eliot, ME

Average snowfall in December - Eliot, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Eliot, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Eliot, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 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
Eliot, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Eliot, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Eliot, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Eliot, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Eliot, ME

Average UV index in December - Eliot, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (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
Eliot, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Eliot, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

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
Eliot, ME

Average visibility in December - Eliot, 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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