Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Newport anticipates an average minimum temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) in the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Newport, Maine, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 7.6" (193mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Newport, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.6 days and aggregates up to 42.32" (1075mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Newport, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Newport, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"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
Newport, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Newport, ME
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Newport, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Newport, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Newport, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 7.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Newport, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Newport, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Newport, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Newport, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Newport, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Newport, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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