December weather forecast
Vienna, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Vienna, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

In Vienna, the average high-temperature in December drops from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). During December, Vienna consistently records a temperature low averaging 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Vienna, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Vienna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Vienna, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 7.01" (178mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.3 snowfall days, and 40.87" (1038mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Vienna, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Vienna, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Vienna, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 7.01" (178mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Vienna have in December?

In Vienna, the average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Vienna, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through 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 low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Vienna, ME

Average temperature in December - Vienna, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Vienna, ME

Average pressure in December - Vienna, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Vienna, ME

Average wind speed in December - Vienna, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Vienna, ME

Average humidity in December - Vienna, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Vienna, ME

Average rainfall in December - Vienna, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Vienna, ME

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vienna, ME

Average snowfall in December - Vienna, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vienna, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Vienna, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 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 daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Vienna, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vienna, 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: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vienna, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Vienna, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Vienna, ME

Average UV index in December - Vienna, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Vienna, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Vienna, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Vienna, ME

Average visibility in December - Vienna, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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