December weather forecast
Skinner, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Skinner, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from an icy 37°F (2.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a still freezing cold 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Skinner, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.8 days and collects up to 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Skinner, in December, during 19.5 snowfall days, 12.32" (313mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.8 snowfall days, and 76.65" (1947mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Skinner, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Skinner, the average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents 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:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Skinner, in December, the average high-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Skinner, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Skinner, during December, snow falls for 19.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.32" (313mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Skinner have in December?

In Skinner, the average day length in December is 8h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:08 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from 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
Skinner, ME

Average temperature in December - Skinner, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

Average pressure in December
Skinner, ME

Average pressure in December - Skinner, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Skinner, ME

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Skinner, ME

Average humidity in December - Skinner, 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 (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Skinner, ME

Average rainfall in December - Skinner, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Skinner, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Skinner, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Skinner, ME

Average snowfall in December - Skinner, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Skinner, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Skinner, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Skinner, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Skinner, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Skinner, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Skinner, ME

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Skinner, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Skinner, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Skinner, ME

Average visibility in December - Skinner, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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