Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Sunset's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). Sunset's December nights witness minimal differential from the daytime temperatures, with averages of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Humidity
In Sunset, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Sunset, Maine, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 115.5 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sunset, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.2 snowfall days, and 9.65" (245mm) of snow is accumulated.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 6:50 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.5h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in December
Sunset, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).
Average pressure in December
Sunset, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30"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
Sunset, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 13.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Sunset, ME
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Sunset, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Sunset, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sunset, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sunset, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 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
Sunset, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sunset, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Sunset, 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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