December weather forecast
Northern Maine Junction, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Northern Maine Junction, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.4°F (0.2°C) and min 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). Northern Maine Junction's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a freezing cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Northern Maine Junction is 81%.

Rainfall

In Northern Maine Junction, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Northern Maine Junction, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.4 days and collects up to 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated. In Northern Maine Junction, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.7 days and aggregates up to 14.88" (378mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Northern Maine Junction, in December, the average high-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Northern Maine Junction, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Northern Maine Junction, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Northern Maine Junction, Maine, in December, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Northern Maine Junction have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Northern Maine Junction?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Northern Maine Junction, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Northern Maine Junction are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Northern Maine Junction, ME

Average temperature in December - Northern Maine Junction, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Northern Maine Junction, ME

Average pressure in December - Northern Maine Junction, 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
Northern Maine Junction, ME

Average wind speed in December - Northern Maine Junction, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Northern Maine Junction, ME

Average humidity in December - Northern Maine Junction, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Northern Maine Junction, ME

Average rainfall in December - Northern Maine Junction, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Northern Maine Junction, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Northern Maine Junction, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Northern Maine Junction, ME

Average snowfall in December - Northern Maine Junction, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Northern Maine Junction, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Northern Maine Junction, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Northern Maine Junction, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Northern Maine Junction, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Northern Maine Junction, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Northern Maine Junction, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Northern Maine Junction, ME

Average UV index in December - Northern Maine Junction, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Northern Maine Junction, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Northern Maine Junction, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Northern Maine Junction, ME

Average visibility in December - Northern Maine Junction, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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