December weather forecast
Hampden Center, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hampden Center, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

During Hampden Center's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). During the month of December, Hampden Center anticipates a mean low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hampden Center, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.5 rainfall days, and 18.7" (475mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hampden Center, during December, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.1 snowfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in Hampden Center in December?

In Hampden Center, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hampden Center, during December, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hampden Center have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hampden Center have in December?

In Hampden Center, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is 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 in Hampden Center.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Hampden Center, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hampden Center, ME

Average temperature in December - Hampden Center, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Hampden Center, ME

Average pressure in December - Hampden Center, 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
Hampden Center, ME

Average wind speed in December - Hampden Center, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hampden Center, ME

Average humidity in December - Hampden Center, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Hampden Center, ME

Average rainfall in December - Hampden Center, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Hampden Center, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Hampden Center, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hampden Center, ME

Average snowfall in December - Hampden Center, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hampden Center, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Hampden Center, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hampden Center, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hampden Center, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hampden Center, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Hampden Center, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Hampden Center, ME

Average UV index in December - Hampden Center, 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
Hampden Center, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Hampden Center, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Hampden Center, ME

Average visibility in December - Hampden Center, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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