December weather forecast
Roxbury, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Roxbury, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19°F (-7.2°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). Roxbury, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Roxbury, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Roxbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.3 days and collects up to 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Roxbury, Maine, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.44" (189mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Roxbury, there are 69.3 snowfall days, and 48.15" (1223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Roxbury, Maine.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Roxbury, records 29.1°F (-1.6°C), while the low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Roxbury, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Roxbury, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Roxbury, the average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Roxbury?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:12 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Roxbury have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Roxbury, ME

Average temperature in December - Roxbury, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average pressure in December
Roxbury, ME

Average pressure in December - Roxbury, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Roxbury, ME

Average wind speed in December - Roxbury, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Roxbury, ME

Average humidity in December - Roxbury, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Roxbury, ME

Average rainfall in December - Roxbury, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Roxbury, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Roxbury, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Roxbury, ME

Average snowfall in December - Roxbury, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Roxbury, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Roxbury, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Roxbury, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Roxbury, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Roxbury, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Roxbury, ME

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Roxbury, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Roxbury, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Roxbury, ME

Average visibility in December - Roxbury, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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