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
With December's arrival, Plaisted sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Plaisted's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be an extreme cold 12.2°F (-11°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Plaisted is 90%.Rainfall
In Plaisted, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Plaisted, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Plaisted, Maine. In December, in Plaisted, it is snowing for 18.4 days. Throughout December, 12.2" (310mm) of snow is accumulated. In Plaisted, during the entire year, snow falls for 106.5 days and aggregates up to 71.89" (1826mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Plaisted, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 3:46 pm. On the last day of December, in Plaisted, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 3:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Plaisted, the average sunshine in December is 3h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Plaisted?
What is the average humidity in December in Plaisted?
How much does it rain in Plaisted in December?
How much does it snow in Plaisted in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Plaisted?
How many hours of daylight does Plaisted have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Plaisted?
How many hours of sunshine does Plaisted have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Plaisted?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Plaisted?
Average temperature in December
Plaisted, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Plaisted, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March, September and November (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Plaisted, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Plaisted, ME
- Average humidity in December: 90%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Plaisted, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").
Average rainfall days in December
Plaisted, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Plaisted, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 12.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Plaisted, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Plaisted, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Plaisted, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).
Average UV index in December
Plaisted, 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
Plaisted, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in December
Plaisted, 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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