Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
During the transition into December, Hampden observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C). During December, Hampden's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).Humidity
In Hampden, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Hampden, Maine, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.4 rainfall days, and 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.7 snowfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Hampden, 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, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hampden, 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 (13.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Hampden, 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, 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, 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, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Hampden, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hampden, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.4"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hampden, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 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, 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, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Hampden, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Hampden, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Hampden, 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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