December weather forecast
Holden, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Holden, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a wintry 32.4°F (0.2°C). Holden's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

In Holden, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Holden, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58 snowfall days, and 34.09" (866mm) 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 6:52 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Holden in December has an average high-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Holden, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:04 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?

The months with the lowest UV index in Holden are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Holden, ME

Average temperature in December - Holden, 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 (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Holden, ME

Average pressure in December - Holden, 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
Holden, ME

Average wind speed in December - Holden, 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
Holden, ME

Average humidity in December - Holden, 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
Holden, ME

Average rainfall in December - Holden, 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 (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Holden, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Holden, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holden, ME

Average snowfall in December - Holden, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Holden, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Holden, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Holden, 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
Holden, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Holden, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Holden, ME

Average UV index in December - Holden, 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
Holden, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Holden, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Holden, ME

Average visibility in December - Holden, 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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