December weather forecast
Whitneyville, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Whitneyville, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) to a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C). Throughout December, Whitneyville experiences a low-temperature average of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Whitneyville, Maine, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Whitneyville, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.2 days and aggregates up to 12.68" (322mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 3:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Whitneyville, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Whitneyville, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Whitneyville is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Whitneyville have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 3:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Whitneyville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
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Average temperature in December
Whitneyville, ME

Average temperature in December - Whitneyville, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (67.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Whitneyville, ME

Average pressure in December - Whitneyville, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Whitneyville, ME

Average wind speed in December - Whitneyville, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Whitneyville, ME

Average humidity in December - Whitneyville, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Whitneyville, ME

Average rainfall in December - Whitneyville, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Whitneyville, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Whitneyville, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whitneyville, ME

Average snowfall in December - Whitneyville, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whitneyville, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Whitneyville, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Whitneyville, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whitneyville, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whitneyville, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Whitneyville, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Whitneyville, ME

Average UV index in December - Whitneyville, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Whitneyville, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Whitneyville, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Whitneyville, ME

Average visibility in December - Whitneyville, 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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