December weather forecast
Athearns Corner, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Athearns Corner, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). December in Athearns Corner generally records an average low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Athearns Corner. In Athearns Corner, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:52 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Athearns Corner, 35.8°F (2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.6°F (-3°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

The wettest months are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in December?

In Athearns Corner, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Athearns Corner, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Athearns Corner?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average temperature in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average pressure in December - Athearns Corner, 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
Athearns Corner, ME

Average wind speed in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average humidity in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average rainfall in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average snowfall in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Athearns Corner, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average UV index in December - Athearns Corner, 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
Athearns Corner, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average visibility in December - Athearns Corner, 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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