December weather forecast
Rangeley, ME

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Weather in December

As the year comes to a close, December plunges Rangeley into the grips of winter weather once again. The presence of snow is indisputable, with an average snowfall of 8.5" (216mm) spread over approximately 19 days. With an average high temperature of a cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C), it's evident that winter has decisively taken hold. December also brings the second-lowest number of sunshine hours at 3.2 hours per day, marking one of the coldest and least sunny spells in the Rangeley's climate calendar.

Temperature

Setting in of December in Rangeley comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). Rangeley, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Rangeley is 87%.

Rainfall

In Rangeley, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.8 rainfall days, and 28.9" (734mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rangeley, during December, snow falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 96.1 snowfall days, and 50.51" (1283mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Rangeley, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Rangeley. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and the low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rangeley, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rangeley, in December, during 18.8 snowfall days, 8.5" (216mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Rangeley, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Rangeley, Maine.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Rangeley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rangeley, ME

Average temperature in December - Rangeley, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Rangeley, ME

Average pressure in December - Rangeley, 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
Rangeley, ME

Average wind speed in December - Rangeley, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Rangeley, ME

Average humidity in December - Rangeley, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Rangeley, ME

Average rainfall in December - Rangeley, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, July and August (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Rangeley, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Rangeley, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rangeley, ME

Average snowfall in December - Rangeley, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rangeley, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Rangeley, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rangeley, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rangeley, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Rangeley, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Rangeley, ME

Average UV index in December - Rangeley, 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 February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Rangeley, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Rangeley, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

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 47).

Average visibility in December
Rangeley, ME

Average visibility in December - Rangeley, 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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