December weather forecast
Standish, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Standish, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.1°F (1.7°C) and min 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

Standish in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Standish, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. In Standish, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.6 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Standish are February and December, with an average of 4.8h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Standish, the average high-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Standish, during December, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Standish have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

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 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:15 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Standish, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month 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 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Standish?

In Standish, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Standish, ME

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Standish, ME

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Standish, ME

Average wind speed in December - Standish, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Standish, ME

Average humidity in December - Standish, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Standish, ME

Average rainfall in December - Standish, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Standish, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Standish, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Standish, ME

Average snowfall in December - Standish, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Standish, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Standish, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Standish, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Standish, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Standish, ME

Average UV index in December - Standish, 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
Standish, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Standish, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Standish, ME

Average visibility in December - Standish, 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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