December weather forecast
Wiscasset, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Wiscasset, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Wiscasset's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). Wiscasset observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Wiscasset is December, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Wiscasset, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wiscasset, during the entire year, snow falls for 40 days and aggregates up to 20.08" (510mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, in Wiscasset, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Wiscasset are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Wiscasset?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Wiscasset?

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

What is the rainiest month in Wiscasset?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Wiscasset?

In December, in Wiscasset, Maine, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Wiscasset in December?

In Wiscasset, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wiscasset?

December has the shortest days of the year in Wiscasset, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wiscasset have in December?

The average day length in December in Wiscasset, Maine, is 8h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Wiscasset?

On the first day of December in Wiscasset, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Wiscasset?

February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Wiscasset.

How many hours of sunshine does Wiscasset have in December?

In Wiscasset, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wiscasset?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Wiscasset?

In Wiscasset, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wiscasset, ME

Average temperature in December - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in December
Wiscasset, ME

Average pressure in December - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Wiscasset, ME

Average wind speed in December - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Wiscasset, ME

Average humidity in December - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Wiscasset, ME

Average rainfall in December - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wiscasset, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Wiscasset, ME

Average snowfall in December - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Wiscasset, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Wiscasset, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Wiscasset, ME

Average UV index in December - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Wiscasset, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Wiscasset, ME

Average visibility in December - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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