December weather forecast
Steuben, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Steuben, is also an icy month, 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

Steuben's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). In Steuben, an average nighttime temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity 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 December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.1 snowfall days, and 23.82" (605mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Steuben, the average seawater temperature in December is 45.5°F (7.5°C).
Note: Unprotected swimming in 45.5°F (7.5°C) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 50°F (10°C), leading to hyperventilation.

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 6:48 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Steuben?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Steuben?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Steuben, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Steuben, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the water temperature in December?

In December, the average ocean temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C). Swimming in 45.5°F (7.5°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Steuben, ME

Average temperature in December - Steuben, 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
Steuben, ME

Average pressure in December - Steuben, 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
Steuben, ME

Average wind speed in December - Steuben, 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
Steuben, ME

Average humidity in December - Steuben, 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
Steuben, ME

Average rainfall in December - Steuben, 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
Steuben, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Steuben, 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
Steuben, ME

Average snowfall in December - Steuben, 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
Steuben, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Steuben, 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 sea temperature in December
Steuben, ME

Average sea temperature in December - Steuben, ME
  • Average sea temperature in December: 45.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.1°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Steuben, 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
Steuben, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Steuben, 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
Steuben, ME

Average UV index in December - Steuben, 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
Steuben, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Steuben, 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
Steuben, ME

Average visibility in December - Steuben, 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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