December weather forecast
Oxbow, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oxbow, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 13.6°F (-10.2°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Oxbow's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In Oxbow, an average low-temperature of 13.6°F (-10.2°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Oxbow is 89%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oxbow are January through May, October through December. In Oxbow, in December, during 16.9 snowfall days, 13.35" (339mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.7 snowfall days, and 69.17" (1757mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Oxbow, 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.6°F (-10.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Oxbow in December?

In Oxbow, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Oxbow in December?

In Oxbow, Maine, in December, snow falls for 16.9 days, with typically accumulated 13.35" (339mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Oxbow have in December?

In December, the average day length in Oxbow is 8h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Oxbow, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

When is 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 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Oxbow, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Oxbow, ME

Average temperature in December - Oxbow, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Oxbow, ME

Average pressure in December - Oxbow, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oxbow, ME

Average wind speed in December - Oxbow, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Oxbow, ME

Average humidity in December - Oxbow, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Oxbow, ME

Average rainfall in December - Oxbow, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Oxbow, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Oxbow, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oxbow, ME

Average snowfall in December - Oxbow, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 13.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oxbow, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Oxbow, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oxbow, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oxbow, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Oxbow, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Oxbow, ME

Average UV index in December - Oxbow, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Oxbow, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Oxbow, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Oxbow, ME

Average visibility in December - Oxbow, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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