Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). Maintaining close parity with daytime warmth, the average nocturnal temperature during December stays at a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Peaks Island, during December, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Peaks Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Peaks Island, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.7 snowfall days, and 11.73" (298mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December in Peaks Island, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Peaks Island.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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Peaks Island?
What is the average humidity in December in Peaks Island?
How much does it rain in Peaks Island in December?
How much does it snow in Peaks Island in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Peaks Island?
What is the average length of the day in December in Peaks Island?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Peaks Island?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Peaks Island?
How many hours of sunshine does Peaks Island have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Peaks Island?
What is the UV index reading in December in Peaks Island?
Average temperature in December
Peaks Island, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Peaks Island, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"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
Peaks Island, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Peaks Island, ME
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Peaks Island, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Peaks Island, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Peaks Island, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Peaks Island, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Peaks Island, ME
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Peaks Island, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Peaks Island, 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
Peaks Island, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Peaks Island, 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).
Peaks Island, Maine, USA
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