December weather forecast
Hersey, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Hersey, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

Hersey's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's icy 39.2°F (4°C) to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The low-temperature averages to 16.2°F (-8.8°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Hersey is 88%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Hersey, Maine. Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hersey, Maine, in December, during 14.9 snowfall days, 11.3" (287mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hersey, there are 88.2 snowfall days, and 62.83" (1596mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hersey, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Hersey, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 3:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hersey?

During December, Hersey experiences an average high-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hersey?

In Hersey, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

What is the rainiest month in Hersey?

The month with the most rainfall in Hersey, Maine, is December, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Hersey?

In Hersey, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hersey in December?

In Hersey, Maine, in December, during 14.9 snowfall days, 11.3" (287mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hersey?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hersey.

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

In Hersey, the average day length in December is 8h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hersey?

On the first day of December in Hersey, Maine, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 3:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hersey?

In Hersey, Maine, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hersey?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Hersey, Maine.

What is the UV index reading in December in Hersey?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hersey, Maine, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Hersey, ME

Average temperature in December - Hersey, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hersey, ME

Average pressure in December - Hersey, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hersey, ME

Average wind speed in December - Hersey, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hersey, ME

Average humidity in December - Hersey, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Hersey, ME

Average rainfall in December - Hersey, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Hersey, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Hersey, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hersey, ME

Average snowfall in December - Hersey, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.3"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (13.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hersey, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Hersey, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hersey, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hersey, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hersey, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Hersey, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Hersey, ME

Average UV index in December - Hersey, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hersey, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Hersey, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Hersey, ME

Average visibility in December - Hersey, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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