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
December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a still freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
The wettest months are April, October and December, with an average 3.23" (82mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Burnham, Maine. In Burnham, Maine, in December, snow falls for 9.9 days, with typically accumulated 6.69" (170mm) of snow. In Burnham, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 37.56" (954mm) 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 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Burnham, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Burnham, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 31.3°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 (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Burnham, 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
Burnham, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Burnham, ME
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Burnham, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.23"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, October and December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Burnham, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Burnham, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 6.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Burnham, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burnham, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Burnham, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Burnham, 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
Burnham, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Burnham, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).
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