December weather forecast
Hope, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hope, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.6°F (-3°C) and max 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) is expected.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hope?

During December, Hope experiences an average high-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in Hope in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hope in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Hope have in December?

In Hope, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Hope, ME

Average temperature in December - Hope, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Hope, ME

Average pressure in December - Hope, 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
Hope, ME

Average wind speed in December - Hope, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hope, ME

Average humidity in December - Hope, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Hope, ME

Average rainfall in December - Hope, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Hope, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Hope, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hope, ME

Average snowfall in December - Hope, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hope, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Hope, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hope, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hope, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Hope, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hope, ME

Average UV index in December - Hope, 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
Hope, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Hope, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Hope, ME

Average visibility in December - Hope, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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