December weather forecast
Limerick, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Limerick, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). During December, Limerick observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In Limerick, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Limerick, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Limerick, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Limerick, in December, during 8.3 snowfall days, 7.01" (178mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Limerick, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.9 days and aggregates up to 30.79" (782mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Limerick, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Limerick, during December, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.01" (178mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Limerick, Maine, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Limerick is 8h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:16 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Limerick?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Limerick.

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 low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Limerick, ME

Average temperature in December - Limerick, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in December
Limerick, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Limerick, ME

Average wind speed in December - Limerick, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Limerick, ME

Average humidity in December - Limerick, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Limerick, ME

Average rainfall in December - Limerick, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Limerick, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Limerick, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Limerick, ME

Average snowfall in December - Limerick, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Limerick, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Limerick, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Limerick, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Limerick, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Limerick, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Limerick, ME

Average UV index in December - Limerick, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Limerick, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Limerick, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Limerick, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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