December weather forecast
Columbia Falls, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Columbia Falls, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In Columbia Falls, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Columbia Falls, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.1 snowfall days, and 23.82" (605mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Columbia Falls, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Columbia Falls 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Columbia Falls, records 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Columbia Falls, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Columbia Falls in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Columbia Falls, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

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 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Columbia Falls, ME

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Columbia Falls, ME

Average pressure in December - Columbia Falls, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"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
Columbia Falls, ME

Average wind speed in December - Columbia Falls, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Columbia Falls, ME

Average humidity in December - Columbia Falls, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Columbia Falls, ME

Average rainfall in December - Columbia Falls, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Columbia Falls, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Columbia Falls, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Columbia Falls, ME

Average snowfall in December - Columbia Falls, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Columbia Falls, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Columbia Falls, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Columbia Falls, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Columbia Falls, 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: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Columbia Falls, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Columbia Falls, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Columbia Falls, ME

Average UV index in December - Columbia Falls, 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
Columbia Falls, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Columbia Falls, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Columbia Falls, ME

Average visibility in December - Columbia Falls, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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