December weather forecast
Westbrook, ME

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Weather in December

December introduces Westbrook to the teeth of winter. Snowfall makes its return with 2.8" (71mm) coating the city in a pristine white. The days become shorter, and the low sun casts long shadows across the landscape. Despite the cold, the festive season fills the month with warmth. As Christmas lights up the city, Westbrook cloaks itself in a winter wonderland, concluding the year-round weather cycle.

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Westbrook, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Westbrook, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.5 days and collects up to 17.13" (435mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Westbrook, in December, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Westbrook, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.1 days and aggregates up to 12.24" (311mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Westbrook.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures in Westbrook vary between a high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Westbrook, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Westbrook in December?

In Westbrook, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Westbrook have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:14 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Westbrook have in December?

In Westbrook, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Westbrook?

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 intensity in December in Westbrook?

In Westbrook, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Westbrook, ME

Average temperature in December - Westbrook, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Westbrook, ME

Average pressure in December - Westbrook, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Westbrook, ME

Average wind speed in December - Westbrook, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Westbrook, ME

Average humidity in December - Westbrook, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Westbrook, ME

Average rainfall in December - Westbrook, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Westbrook, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Westbrook, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westbrook, ME

Average snowfall in December - Westbrook, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Westbrook, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Westbrook, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westbrook, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westbrook, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Westbrook, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Westbrook, ME

Average UV index in December - Westbrook, 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
Westbrook, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Westbrook, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Westbrook, ME

Average visibility in December - Westbrook, 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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