December weather forecast
South Berwick, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in South Berwick, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are June and December, with an average 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.5 snowfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 37°F (2.8°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In South Berwick, Maine, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall are June and December, with an average 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in South Berwick in December?

In South Berwick, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In South Berwick, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does South Berwick have in December?

In South Berwick, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Berwick, ME

Average temperature in December - South Berwick, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
South Berwick, ME

Average pressure in December - South Berwick, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
South Berwick, ME

Average wind speed in December - South Berwick, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
South Berwick, ME

Average humidity in December - South Berwick, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
South Berwick, ME

Average rainfall in December - South Berwick, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
South Berwick, ME

Average rainfall days in December - South Berwick, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Berwick, ME

Average snowfall in December - South Berwick, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Berwick, ME

Average snowfall days in December - South Berwick, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Berwick, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Berwick, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Berwick, ME

Average sunshine days in December - South Berwick, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
South Berwick, ME

Average UV index in December - South Berwick, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
South Berwick, ME

Average cloud cover in December - South Berwick, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
South Berwick, ME

Average visibility in December - South Berwick, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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