December weather forecast
Monhegan, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Monhegan, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Monhegan in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 45°F (7.2°C) to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). Monhegan records an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Monhegan is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Monhegan, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Monhegan, during the entire year, snow falls for 40 days and aggregates up to 18.27" (464mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Monhegan during December are 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Monhegan, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Monhegan?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Monhegan, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Monhegan in December?

In Monhegan, in December, during 7.8 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Monhegan?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Monhegan have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Monhegan?

February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Monhegan have in December?

In Monhegan, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Monhegan, ME

Average temperature in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Monhegan, ME

Average pressure in December - Monhegan, 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
Monhegan, ME

Average wind speed in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Monhegan, ME

Average humidity in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

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

Average rainfall in December
Monhegan, ME

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Monhegan, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Monhegan, ME

Average snowfall in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Monhegan, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Monhegan, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Monhegan, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Monhegan, ME

Average UV index in December - Monhegan, 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
Monhegan, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Monhegan, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Monhegan, ME

Average visibility in December - Monhegan, 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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