December weather forecast
Sheridan, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Sheridan, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 13.6°F (-10.2°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Throughout December, Sheridan records an average temperature of 13.6°F (-10.2°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sheridan, Maine. In Sheridan, during December, snow falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 13.35" (339mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 98.7 snowfall days, and 69.17" (1757mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sheridan is 3.1h.

UV index

January through March, November 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sheridan, records 25.7°F (-3.5°C), while the low-temperature is 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sheridan, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sheridan, in December, during 16.9 snowfall days, 13.35" (339mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Sheridan have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Sheridan, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Sheridan, ME

Average temperature in December - Sheridan, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Sheridan, ME

Average pressure in December - Sheridan, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sheridan, ME

Average wind speed in December - Sheridan, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sheridan, ME

Average humidity in December - Sheridan, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Sheridan, ME

Average rainfall in December - Sheridan, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Sheridan, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Sheridan, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sheridan, ME

Average snowfall in December - Sheridan, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 13.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sheridan, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Sheridan, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sheridan, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sheridan, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Sheridan, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Sheridan, ME

Average UV index in December - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Sheridan, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Sheridan, ME

Average visibility in December - Sheridan, 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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