December weather forecast
Houlton, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Houlton, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C). During December, Houlton experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.8 rainfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Houlton, during December, snow falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 66.7 snowfall days, and 22.24" (565mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Houlton, 24.8°F (-4°C) is the average high-temperature and 14.7°F (-9.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Houlton, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Houlton, it is snowing for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Houlton, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Houlton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Houlton, WI

Average temperature in December - Houlton, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Houlton, WI

Average pressure in December - Houlton, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Houlton, WI

Average wind speed in December - Houlton, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Houlton, WI

Average humidity in December - Houlton, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Houlton, WI

Average rainfall in December - Houlton, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Houlton, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Houlton, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Houlton, WI

Average snowfall in December - Houlton, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Houlton, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Houlton, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Houlton, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Houlton, WI
  • 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Houlton, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Houlton, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Houlton, WI

Average UV index in December - Houlton, WI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Houlton, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Houlton, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Houlton, WI

Average visibility in December - Houlton, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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