December weather forecast
Monroe, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Monroe, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average high of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Monroe's average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). Monroe, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Monroe. In Monroe, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.8 snowfall days, and 19.61" (498mm) 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 December in Monroe, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Monroe, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Monroe, is 33.3°F (0.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Monroe have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Monroe have in December?

In Monroe, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Monroe, ME

Average temperature in December - Monroe, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Monroe, ME

Average pressure in December - Monroe, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"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
Monroe, ME

Average wind speed in December - Monroe, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Monroe, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Monroe, ME

Average rainfall in December - Monroe, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Monroe, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Monroe, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Monroe, ME

Average snowfall in December - Monroe, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Monroe, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Monroe, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Monroe, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Monroe, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Monroe, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Monroe, ME

Average UV index in December - Monroe, 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
Monroe, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Monroe, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Monroe, ME

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

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

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