December weather forecast
Cumberland Center, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Cumberland Center, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). In the month of December, Cumberland Center experiences a minor discrepancy from peak daytime temperatures, settling at an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.8 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Cumberland Center, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Cumberland Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 10.94" (278mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Cumberland Center.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cumberland Center, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cumberland Center, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 8h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Cumberland Center, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Cumberland Center have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cumberland Center, ME

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Cumberland Center, ME

Average pressure in December - Cumberland Center, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.01"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
Cumberland Center, ME

Average wind speed in December - Cumberland Center, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Cumberland Center, ME

Average humidity in December - Cumberland Center, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Cumberland Center, ME

Average rainfall in December - Cumberland Center, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Cumberland Center, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Cumberland Center, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cumberland Center, ME

Average snowfall in December - Cumberland Center, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cumberland Center, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Cumberland Center, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cumberland Center, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cumberland Center, 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 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cumberland Center, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Cumberland Center, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and September (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Cumberland Center, ME

Average UV index in December - Cumberland Center, 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
Cumberland Center, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Cumberland Center, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Cumberland Center, ME

Average visibility in December - Cumberland Center, 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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