December weather forecast
Phillips, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Phillips, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Phillips's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Phillips throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Humidity

In Phillips, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Phillips, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Phillips, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.8 days and collects up to 19.33" (491mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Phillips, during December, snow falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow. In Phillips, during the entire year, snow falls for 115.6 days and aggregates up to 53.43" (1357mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Phillips, Maine, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, 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 radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Phillips?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Phillips, is 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Phillips?

In December, the average relative humidity in Phillips is 86%.

How much does it rain in Phillips in December?

In Phillips, Maine, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Phillips?

In Phillips, during December, snow falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Phillips?

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

How many hours of daylight does Phillips have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Phillips?

On the first day of December in Phillips, Maine, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Phillips?

The average sunshine duration in December in Phillips, Maine, is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Phillips?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Phillips?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Phillips is 1. 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
Phillips, ME

Average temperature in December - Phillips, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Phillips, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Phillips, ME

Average wind speed in December - Phillips, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Phillips, ME

Average humidity in December - Phillips, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Phillips, ME

Average rainfall in December - Phillips, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Phillips, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Phillips, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Phillips, ME

Average snowfall in December - Phillips, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.98").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Phillips, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Phillips, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Phillips, 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: 3h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Phillips, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Phillips, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (8.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Phillips, ME

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Phillips, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Phillips, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 46).

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Average visibility in December
Phillips, ME

Average visibility in December - Phillips, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (4mi).

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