December weather forecast
New Sharon, ME

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in New Sharon, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C) to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In December, New Sharon's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 19.4°F (-7°C) during the night.

Humidity

In New Sharon, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In New Sharon, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In New Sharon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.2 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In New Sharon, in December, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.48" (190mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.5 snowfall days, and 46.54" (1182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In New Sharon, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in New Sharon, the average high-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In New Sharon, in December, during 11.8 snowfall days, 7.48" (190mm) 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?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In New Sharon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
New Sharon, ME

Average temperature in December - New Sharon, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
New Sharon, ME

Average pressure in December - New Sharon, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
New Sharon, ME

Average wind speed in December - New Sharon, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
New Sharon, ME

Average humidity in December - New Sharon, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
New Sharon, ME

Average rainfall in December - New Sharon, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
New Sharon, ME

Average rainfall days in December - New Sharon, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Sharon, ME

Average snowfall in December - New Sharon, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Sharon, ME

Average snowfall days in December - New Sharon, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 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 Sharon, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Sharon, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
New Sharon, ME

Average sunshine days in December - New Sharon, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
New Sharon, ME

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
New Sharon, ME

Average cloud cover in December - New Sharon, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
New Sharon, ME

Average visibility in December - New Sharon, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

New Sharon, Maine, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location