December weather forecast
Lake View, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Lake View, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and max 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

Lake View's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Lake View is 83%.

Rainfall

In Lake View, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Lake View, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lake View, in December, during 12.1 snowfall days, 7.48" (190mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lake View, there are 65.9 snowfall days, and 37.6" (955mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lake View, Maine, is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Lake View is 4.2h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lake View, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lake View, in December, snow falls for 12.1 days, with typically accumulated 7.48" (190mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lake View have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake View, ME

Average temperature in December - Lake View, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake View, ME

Average pressure in December - Lake View, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Lake View, ME

Average wind speed in December - Lake View, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake View, ME

Average humidity in December - Lake View, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake View, ME

Average rainfall in December - Lake View, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake View, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Lake View, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake View, ME

Average snowfall in December - Lake View, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake View, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Lake View, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 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 View, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake View, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake View, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Lake View, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake View, ME

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

Average cloud cover in December - Lake View, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Lake View, ME

Average visibility in December - Lake View, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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