December weather forecast
Norway, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Norway, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a chilly 43°F (6.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). Norway experiences a mean low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Norway, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Norway, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146 days and collects up to 27.91" (709mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Norway are January through May, October through December. In Norway, during December, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Norway, there are 55.1 snowfall days, and 42.52" (1080mm) 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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Norway in December has an average high-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Norway, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Norway, in December, during 10.2 snowfall days, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Norway 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 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Norway have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Norway, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Norway, ME

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Norway, ME

Average wind speed in December - Norway, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Norway, ME

Average humidity in December - Norway, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Norway, ME

Average rainfall in December - Norway, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Norway, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Norway, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Norway, ME

Average snowfall in December - Norway, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Norway, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Norway, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Norway, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Norway, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Norway, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Norway, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Norway, ME

Average UV index in December - Norway, 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
Norway, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Norway, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Norway, ME

Average visibility in December - Norway, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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