December weather forecast
Lincolnville, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Lincolnville, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and max 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). Throughout the nights in December, Lincolnville notes an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), a small dip from the daytime peak.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lincolnville, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 17.91" (455mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Lincolnville, is 35.8°F (2.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lincolnville, 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 many days does it rain in December?

In Lincolnville, 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 Lincolnville, during December, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Lincolnville have in December?

In Lincolnville, the average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lincolnville?

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 reading in December?

In Lincolnville, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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 temperature in December
Lincolnville, ME

Average temperature in December - Lincolnville, 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
Lincolnville, ME

Average pressure in December - Lincolnville, 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
Lincolnville, ME

Average wind speed in December - Lincolnville, 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
Lincolnville, ME

Average humidity in December - Lincolnville, 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
Lincolnville, ME

Average rainfall in December - Lincolnville, 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
Lincolnville, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Lincolnville, 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
Lincolnville, ME

Average snowfall in December - Lincolnville, 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
Lincolnville, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Lincolnville, 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
Lincolnville, ME

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

Average sunshine days in December - Lincolnville, 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
Lincolnville, ME

Average UV index in December - Lincolnville, 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
Lincolnville, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Lincolnville, 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
Lincolnville, ME

Average visibility in December - Lincolnville, 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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