December weather forecast
Herricks Corner, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Herricks Corner, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average high of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C). Herricks Corner observes an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Herricks Corner, Maine, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.3 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Herricks Corner, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Herricks Corner, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 34.2°F (1.2°C) and the low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Herricks Corner?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Herricks Corner, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Herricks Corner have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Herricks Corner?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Herricks Corner, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Herricks Corner, ME

Average temperature in December - Herricks Corner, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Herricks Corner, ME

Average pressure in December - Herricks Corner, 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
Herricks Corner, ME

Average wind speed in December - Herricks Corner, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Herricks Corner, ME

Average humidity in December - Herricks Corner, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Herricks Corner, ME

Average rainfall in December - Herricks Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Herricks Corner, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Herricks Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Herricks Corner, ME

Average snowfall in December - Herricks Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Herricks Corner, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Herricks Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Herricks Corner, 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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Herricks Corner, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Herricks Corner, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Herricks Corner, ME

Average UV index in December - Herricks Corner, 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
Herricks Corner, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Herricks Corner, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Herricks Corner, ME

Average visibility in December - Herricks Corner, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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