December weather forecast
York Harbor, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in York Harbor, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). In York Harbor, the December nights cool down to an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are June and December, with an average 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In York Harbor, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow. In York Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In York Harbor, in December, the average water temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C).
Note: At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in York Harbor, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in York Harbor in December?

The high-temperature in York Harbor, Maine, during December is 37°F (2.8°C) and the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in York Harbor?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in York Harbor?

The wettest months in York Harbor are June and December, with an average 2.13" (54mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in York Harbor?

In York Harbor, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

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

In York Harbor, Maine, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in December in York Harbor?

In York Harbor, Maine, the average seawater temperature in December is 45.9°F (7.7°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

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

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in York Harbor, Maine.

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

In December, the average day length in York Harbor is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in York Harbor?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in York Harbor?

The months with the least sunshine in York Harbor are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in York Harbor?

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

How high is the UV index in December in York Harbor?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in York Harbor is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
York Harbor, ME

Average temperature in December - York Harbor, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
York Harbor, ME

Average pressure in December - York Harbor, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
York Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in December - York Harbor, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
York Harbor, ME

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
York Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in December - York Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
York Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in December - York Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
York Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in December - York Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
York Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in December - York Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
York Harbor, ME

Average sea temperature in December - York Harbor, ME
  • Average sea temperature in December: 45.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (65.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.5°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
York Harbor, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - York Harbor, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
York Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in December - York Harbor, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
York Harbor, ME

Average UV index in December - York Harbor, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
York Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in December - York Harbor, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
York Harbor, ME

Average visibility in December - York Harbor, 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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