Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 26.6°F (-3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Machias is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Machias, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.2 snowfall days, and 12.68" (322mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 3:59 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Machias, the average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Machias, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (67.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.6°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
Machias, ME
- Average pressure in December: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Machias, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 13.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).
Average humidity in December
Machias, ME
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Machias, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.65").
Average rainfall days in December
Machias, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Machias, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Machias, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Machias, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Machias, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Machias, ME
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Machias, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Machias, 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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