December weather forecast
Hildreths Mill, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Hildreths Mill, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 19.4°F (-7°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Hildreths Mill experiences a steady low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Hildreths Mill, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hildreths Mill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.2 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hildreths Mill, in December, during 11.8 snowfall days, 7.48" (190mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hildreths Mill, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.5 days and aggregates up to 46.54" (1182mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hildreths Mill, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and the low-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hildreths Mill, Maine, in December, during 11.8 snowfall days, 7.48" (190mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hildreths Mill?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hildreths Mill have in December?

In Hildreths Mill, the average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hildreths Mill?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hildreths Mill have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Hildreths Mill?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hildreths Mill, ME

Average temperature in December - Hildreths Mill, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Hildreths Mill, ME

Average pressure in December - Hildreths Mill, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hildreths Mill, ME

Average wind speed in December - Hildreths Mill, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Hildreths Mill, ME

Average humidity in December - Hildreths Mill, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Hildreths Mill, ME

Average rainfall in December - Hildreths Mill, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Hildreths Mill, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Hildreths Mill, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hildreths Mill, ME

Average snowfall in December - Hildreths Mill, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hildreths Mill, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Hildreths Mill, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hildreths Mill, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hildreths Mill, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hildreths Mill, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Hildreths Mill, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hildreths Mill, ME

Average UV index in December - Hildreths Mill, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hildreths Mill, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Hildreths Mill, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Hildreths Mill, ME

Average visibility in December - Hildreths Mill, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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