December weather forecast
Ghent, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ghent, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). The low-temperature in Ghent averages to a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Ghent, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ghent, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.6 days and aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ghent is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ghent, Maine, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ghent in December?

In Ghent, 35.8°F (2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.6°F (-3°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Ghent?

The average relative humidity in December in Ghent is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Ghent?

The months with the most rainfall in Ghent are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ghent in December?

In Ghent, Maine, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ghent?

In Ghent, during December, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ghent?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Ghent?

In December, the average day length in Ghent is 8h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ghent?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ghent, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ghent?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ghent?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Ghent?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Ghent?

In Ghent, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ghent, ME

Average temperature in December - Ghent, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Ghent, ME

Average pressure in December - Ghent, 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
Ghent, ME

Average wind speed in December - Ghent, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ghent, ME

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Ghent, ME

Average rainfall in December - Ghent, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Ghent, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Ghent, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ghent, ME

Average snowfall in December - Ghent, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ghent, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Ghent, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 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
Ghent, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ghent, 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: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ghent, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Ghent, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ghent, ME

Average UV index in December - Ghent, 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
Ghent, ME

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Ghent, ME

Average visibility in December - Ghent, 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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