December weather forecast
Lake City, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Lake City, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

During Lake City's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). Lake City consistently logs a low temperature averaging a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) during December, a modest drop from daytime temperatures.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Lake City is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Lake City is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lake City, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) 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 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lake City?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lake City, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Lake City have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / 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 7:11 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

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 intensity in December?

In Lake City, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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 temperature in December
Lake City, ME

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

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (70.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

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

Average pressure in December
Lake City, ME

Average pressure in December - Lake City, 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
Lake City, ME

Average wind speed in December - Lake City, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake City, ME

Average humidity in December - Lake City, 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
Lake City, ME

Average rainfall in December - Lake City, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake City, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Lake City, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake City, ME

Average snowfall in December - Lake City, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake City, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Lake City, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake City, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake City, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake City, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Lake City, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake City, ME

Average UV index in December - Lake City, 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
Lake City, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Lake City, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

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

Average visibility in December
Lake City, ME

Average visibility in December - Lake City, 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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