December weather forecast
Winter Harbor, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Winter Harbor, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). Nighttime temperatures in Winter Harbor hover around an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Winter Harbor, Maine, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Winter Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Winter Harbor is 4.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Winter Harbor in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Winter Harbor, is 35.1°F (1.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Winter Harbor?

In December, the average relative humidity in Winter Harbor, Maine, is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Winter Harbor?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Winter Harbor, Maine. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Winter Harbor in December?

In Winter Harbor, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Winter Harbor?

In Winter Harbor, Maine, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Winter Harbor?

December has the shortest days of the year in Winter Harbor, Maine, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Winter Harbor have in December?

In December, the average day length in Winter Harbor, Maine, is 8h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Winter Harbor?

On the first day of December in Winter Harbor, Maine, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.

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

In Winter Harbor, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Winter Harbor?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Winter Harbor.

What is the UV index reading in December in Winter Harbor?

In Winter Harbor, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Winter Harbor, ME

Average temperature in December - Winter Harbor, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Winter Harbor, ME

Average pressure in December - Winter Harbor, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"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
Winter Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in December - Winter Harbor, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Winter Harbor, ME

Average humidity in December - Winter Harbor, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Winter Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in December - Winter Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Winter Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Winter Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Winter Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in December - Winter Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Winter Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Winter Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 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
Winter Harbor, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Winter Harbor, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Winter Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Winter Harbor, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Winter Harbor, ME

Average UV index in December - Winter 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
Winter Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Winter Harbor, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Winter Harbor, ME

Average visibility in December - Winter Harbor, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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