Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Augusta's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) is observed.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Augusta is 80%.Rainfall
In Augusta, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Augusta, there are 142.3 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Augusta are January through May, October through December. In December, in Augusta, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated. In Augusta, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.3 days and aggregates up to 29.69" (754mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Augusta, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Augusta, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Augusta, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Augusta, ME
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Augusta, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in December
Augusta, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Augusta, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 4.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Augusta, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Augusta, 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 4min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Augusta, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Augusta, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Augusta, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Augusta, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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