December weather forecast
West Dover, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Dover, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 41°F (5°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). An average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In West Dover, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Dover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.3 days and collects up to 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Dover, during December, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.06" (230mm) of snow. In West Dover, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.5 days and aggregates up to 49.96" (1269mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature in West Dover during December is 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and the low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In West Dover, Maine, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In West Dover, in December, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 9.06" (230mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In West Dover, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Dover have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month with 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?

In West Dover, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
West Dover, ME

Average temperature in December - West Dover, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
West Dover, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
West Dover, ME

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
West Dover, ME

Average humidity in December - West Dover, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
West Dover, ME

Average rainfall in December - West Dover, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
West Dover, ME

Average rainfall days in December - West Dover, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Dover, ME

Average snowfall in December - West Dover, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Dover, ME

Average snowfall days in December - West Dover, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Dover, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Dover, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Dover, ME

Average sunshine days in December - West Dover, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
West Dover, ME

Average UV index in December - West Dover, 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
West Dover, ME

Average cloud cover in December - West Dover, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
West Dover, ME

Average visibility in December - West Dover, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).

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