December weather forecast
Oakland, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oakland, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and min 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Oakland's average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). In December, Oakland's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Oakland, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oakland, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oakland, during December, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 55.2 snowfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Oakland is 4.4h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Oakland, in December, the average high-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Oakland, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Oakland in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Oakland, during December, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Oakland?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oakland, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Oakland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Oakland, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°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
Oakland, ME

Average pressure in December - Oakland, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oakland, ME

Average wind speed in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average humidity in December - Oakland, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Oakland, ME

Average rainfall in December - Oakland, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Oakland, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Oakland, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oakland, ME

Average snowfall in December - Oakland, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oakland, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Oakland, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakland, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oakland, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Oakland, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Oakland, ME

Average UV index in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Oakland, 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 40).

Average visibility in December
Oakland, ME

Average visibility in December - Oakland, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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