December weather forecast
Buxton, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Buxton, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). Buxton throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Buxton, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. In Buxton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.6 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h 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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 35.1°F (1.7°C) and the low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 6.42" (163mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:15 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Buxton?

The months with the least sunshine in Buxton are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Buxton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Buxton, ME

Average temperature in December - Buxton, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Buxton, ME

Average pressure in December - Buxton, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Buxton, ME

Average wind speed in December - Buxton, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Buxton, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Buxton, ME

Average rainfall in December - Buxton, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Buxton, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Buxton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Buxton, ME

Average snowfall in December - Buxton, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Buxton, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Buxton, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buxton, 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 5min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Buxton, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Buxton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Buxton, ME

Average UV index in December - Buxton, 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
Buxton, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Buxton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Buxton, ME

Average visibility in December - Buxton, 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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