December weather forecast
Tenants Harbor, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tenants Harbor, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37°F (2.8°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). A slight dip in temperature to a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C) marks the average nights during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Tenants Harbor is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Tenants Harbor, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.1 snowfall days, and 12.36" (314mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:52 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:08 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Tenants Harbor, records 37°F (2.8°C), while the low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Tenants Harbor, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:08 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Tenants Harbor have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months 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 Tenants Harbor, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tenants Harbor, ME

Average temperature in December - Tenants Harbor, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Tenants Harbor, ME

Average pressure in December - Tenants Harbor, 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
Tenants Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in December - Tenants Harbor, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Tenants Harbor, ME

Average humidity in December - Tenants Harbor, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Tenants Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in December - Tenants Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Tenants Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Tenants Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tenants Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in December - Tenants Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tenants Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Tenants Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tenants Harbor, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tenants Harbor, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tenants Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Tenants Harbor, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Tenants Harbor, ME

Average UV index in December - Tenants Harbor, 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
Tenants Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Tenants Harbor, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Tenants Harbor, ME

Average visibility in December - Tenants Harbor, 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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