December weather forecast
New Limerick, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in New Limerick, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from an icy 39.2°F (4°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). New Limerick experiences an average temperature drop to 16.2°F (-8.8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In New Limerick, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in New Limerick are January through May, October through December. In New Limerick, during December, snow falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.3" (287mm) of snow. In New Limerick, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.2 days and aggregates up to 62.83" (1596mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 3:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in New Limerick, is 27.3°F (-2.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall in New Limerick is December, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In New Limerick, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In New Limerick, during December, snow falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.3" (287mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in New Limerick?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 42min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 3:56 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In New Limerick, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
New Limerick, ME

Average temperature in December - New Limerick, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

Average pressure in December
New Limerick, ME

Average pressure in December - New Limerick, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
New Limerick, ME

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
New Limerick, ME

Average humidity in December - New Limerick, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
New Limerick, ME

Average rainfall in December - New Limerick, 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 (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
New Limerick, ME

Average rainfall days in December - New Limerick, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Limerick, ME

Average snowfall in December - New Limerick, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.3"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (13.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Limerick, ME

Average snowfall days in December - New Limerick, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
New Limerick, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Limerick, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
New Limerick, ME

Average sunshine days in December - New Limerick, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
New Limerick, ME

Average UV index in December - New Limerick, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
New Limerick, ME

Average cloud cover in December - New Limerick, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
New Limerick, ME

Average visibility in December - New Limerick, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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