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
The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). Damariscotta, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Damariscotta, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Damariscotta, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 40 days and aggregates up to 18.27" (464mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Damariscotta.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Damariscotta are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Damariscotta are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Damariscotta in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Damariscotta?
What is the wettest month in Damariscotta?
How much does it rain in Damariscotta in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Damariscotta?
What is the month with the shortest days in Damariscotta?
What is the average length of the day in December in Damariscotta?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Damariscotta?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Damariscotta?
How long on average sun shines in December in Damariscotta?
When is the lowest UV index in Damariscotta?
What is the UV index reading in December in Damariscotta?
Average temperature in December
Damariscotta, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Damariscotta, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Damariscotta, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Damariscotta, ME
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Damariscotta, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Damariscotta, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Damariscotta, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.99"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Damariscotta, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Damariscotta, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Damariscotta, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Damariscotta, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Damariscotta, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Damariscotta, 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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