December weather forecast
Heads Corner, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Heads Corner, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and min 21.2°F (-6°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). In Heads Corner, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Heads Corner, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137 days and collects up to 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Heads Corner, during December, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.38" (162mm) of snow. In Heads Corner, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.1 days and aggregates up to 38.7" (983mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to 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. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Heads Corner, 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 21.2°F (-6°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Heads Corner, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Heads Corner, in December, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 6.38" (162mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Heads Corner?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Heads Corner 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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:15 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Heads Corner have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Heads Corner, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Heads Corner, ME

Average temperature in December - Heads Corner, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°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 (12.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Heads Corner, ME

Average pressure in December - Heads Corner, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Heads Corner, ME

Average wind speed in December - Heads Corner, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Heads Corner, ME

Average humidity in December - Heads Corner, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Heads Corner, ME

Average rainfall in December - Heads Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Heads Corner, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Heads Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Heads Corner, ME

Average snowfall in December - Heads Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Heads Corner, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Heads Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Heads Corner, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Heads Corner, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Heads Corner, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Heads Corner, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Heads Corner, ME

Average UV index in December - Heads Corner, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Heads Corner, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Heads Corner, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Heads Corner, ME

Average visibility in December - Heads Corner, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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