December weather forecast
Cornish, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Cornish, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and min 21.2°F (-6°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Cornish's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to 21.2°F (-6°C).

Humidity

In Cornish, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Cornish, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cornish, during December, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.38" (162mm) of snow. In Cornish, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.1 days and aggregates up to 38.7" (983mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cornish, is 31.8°F (-0.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21.2°F (-6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 6.38" (162mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cornish have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:15 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cornish have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cornish, ME

Average temperature in December - Cornish, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Cornish, ME

Average pressure in December - Cornish, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cornish, ME

Average wind speed in December - Cornish, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Cornish, ME

Average humidity in December - Cornish, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Cornish, ME

Average rainfall in December - Cornish, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Cornish, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Cornish, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cornish, ME

Average snowfall in December - Cornish, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cornish, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Cornish, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cornish, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cornish, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Cornish, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cornish, ME

Average UV index in December - Cornish, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Cornish, ME

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

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Cornish, ME

Average visibility in December - Cornish, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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