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 commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In December, Phillips experiences an average nighttime temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Phillips, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.8 rainfall days, and 19.33" (491mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Phillips, in December, snow falls for 18.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.64" (194mm) of snow. In Phillips, during the entire year, snow falls for 115.6 days and aggregates up to 53.43" (1357mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Phillips is 3.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in December
Phillips, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Phillips, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Phillips, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Phillips, ME
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Phillips, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Phillips, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Phillips, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 7.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.98").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Phillips, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Phillips, 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: 3h and 3min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Phillips, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (8.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Phillips, ME
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Phillips, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 46).
Average visibility in December
Phillips, ME
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (4mi).
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