December weather forecast
Manchester, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Manchester, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and max 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

In Manchester, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C). During December nights, Manchester records an average temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Manchester, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.3 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated. In Manchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.3 days and aggregates up to 29.69" (754mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Manchester, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, in Manchester, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Manchester, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Manchester, is 32.5°F (0.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Manchester, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Manchester, in December, during 9.1 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Manchester, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Manchester?

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Manchester, ME

Average temperature in December - Manchester, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Manchester, ME

Average pressure in December - Manchester, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Manchester, ME

Average wind speed in December - Manchester, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Manchester, ME

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Manchester, ME

Average rainfall in December - Manchester, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Manchester, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Manchester, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Manchester, ME

Average snowfall in December - Manchester, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Manchester, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Manchester, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Manchester, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Manchester, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Manchester, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Manchester, ME

Average UV index in December - Manchester, 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
Manchester, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Manchester, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Manchester, ME

Average visibility in December - Manchester, 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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