December weather forecast
Ogunquit, ME

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Weather in December

Finally, December in Ogunquit, Maine, captures the full essence of winter. The characteristic chill in the air and the increasing likelihood of snow set the stage for winter festivities. The city experiences an average high of only 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 26.6°F (-3°C). Despite the shortened daylight hours, the city dons a festive mien, culminating the weather cycle as the year-end approaches.

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a chilly 46.4°F (8°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). During December, the average low-temperature in Ogunquit is a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ogunquit, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.9 rainfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Ogunquit, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Ogunquit, the average seawater temperature in December is 45.9°F (7.7°C).
Note: Swimming in 45.9°F (7.7°C) at temperatures under 50°F (10°C) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 55.4°F (13°C) feels frosty.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ogunquit is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ogunquit, is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Ogunquit, Maine, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

How cold is the water in December in Ogunquit?

In Ogunquit, the average seawater temperature in December is 45.9°F (7.7°C). Swimming in 45.9°F (7.7°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ogunquit?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ogunquit have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Ogunquit, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ogunquit, ME

Average temperature in December - Ogunquit, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Ogunquit, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ogunquit, ME

Average wind speed in December - Ogunquit, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ogunquit, ME

Average humidity in December - Ogunquit, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Ogunquit, ME

Average rainfall in December - Ogunquit, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Ogunquit, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Ogunquit, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ogunquit, ME

Average snowfall in December - Ogunquit, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ogunquit, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Ogunquit, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Ogunquit, ME

Average sea temperature in December - Ogunquit, ME
  • Average sea temperature in December: 45.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (65.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.5°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ogunquit, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ogunquit, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Ogunquit, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ogunquit, ME

Average UV index in December - Ogunquit, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ogunquit, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Ogunquit, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Ogunquit, ME

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

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

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