December weather forecast
Seal Harbor, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Seal Harbor, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

As Seal Harbor enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) of November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). The average temperature drops to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

In Seal Harbor, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Seal Harbor, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.1 snowfall days, and 23.82" (605mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Seal Harbor, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Seal Harbor in December has an average high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Seal Harbor, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Seal Harbor. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Seal Harbor, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Seal Harbor, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Seal Harbor?

In Seal Harbor, the average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Seal Harbor is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Seal Harbor, ME

Average temperature in December - Seal Harbor, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Seal Harbor, ME

Average pressure in December - Seal Harbor, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Seal Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in December - Seal Harbor, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Seal Harbor, ME

Average humidity in December - Seal Harbor, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Seal Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in December - Seal Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Seal Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Seal Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Seal Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in December - Seal Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Seal Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Seal Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Seal Harbor, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Seal Harbor, 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: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Seal Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Seal Harbor, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Seal Harbor, ME

Average UV index in December - Seal Harbor, 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
Seal Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Seal Harbor, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Seal Harbor, ME

Average visibility in December - Seal Harbor, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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