December weather forecast
Otter Creek, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Otter Creek, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Otter Creek, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Otter Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Otter Creek, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Otter Creek?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Otter Creek, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Otter Creek, Maine, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Otter Creek have in December?

In Otter Creek, the average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:03 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Otter Creek have in December?

In Otter Creek, the average sunshine duration in December 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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Otter Creek, ME

Average temperature in December - Otter Creek, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Otter Creek, ME

Average pressure in December - Otter Creek, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"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
Otter Creek, ME

Average wind speed in December - Otter Creek, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Otter Creek, ME

Average humidity in December - Otter Creek, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Otter Creek, ME

Average rainfall in December - Otter Creek, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Otter Creek, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Otter Creek, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Otter Creek, ME

Average snowfall in December - Otter Creek, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Otter Creek, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Otter Creek, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Otter Creek, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Otter Creek, 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: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Otter Creek, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Otter Creek, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Otter Creek, ME

Average UV index in December - Otter Creek, 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
Otter Creek, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Otter Creek, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Otter Creek, ME

Average visibility in December - Otter Creek, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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