December weather forecast
Newcastle, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Newcastle, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.2°F (1.8°C) and min 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 45°F (7.2°C) to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Newcastle, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 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

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Newcastle, the average high-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Newcastle, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Newcastle, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is 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 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Newcastle, ME

Average temperature in December - Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME

Average pressure in December - Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME

Average wind speed in December - Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME

Average humidity in December - Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME

Average rainfall in December - Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME

Average snowfall in December - Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME

Average UV index in December - Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME

Average visibility in December - Newcastle, 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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