December weather forecast
North Islesboro, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in North Islesboro, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average high of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, North Islesboro observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C). North Islesboro records a mean low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.3 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) 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, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in North Islesboro, Maine, is 4.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In North Islesboro, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In North Islesboro, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) 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 North Islesboro have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

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 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In North Islesboro, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
North Islesboro, ME

Average temperature in December - North Islesboro, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
North Islesboro, ME

Average pressure in December - North Islesboro, 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
North Islesboro, ME

Average wind speed in December - North Islesboro, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
North Islesboro, ME

Average humidity in December - North Islesboro, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
North Islesboro, ME

Average rainfall in December - North Islesboro, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
North Islesboro, ME

Average rainfall days in December - North Islesboro, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Islesboro, ME

Average snowfall in December - North Islesboro, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Islesboro, ME

Average snowfall days in December - North Islesboro, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Islesboro, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Islesboro, 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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Islesboro, ME

Average sunshine days in December - North Islesboro, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
North Islesboro, ME

Average UV index in December - North Islesboro, 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
North Islesboro, ME

Average cloud cover in December - North Islesboro, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
North Islesboro, ME

Average visibility in December - North Islesboro, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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