December weather forecast
Falmouth Foreside, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Falmouth Foreside, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). Falmouth Foreside maintains an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) throughout December's nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Falmouth Foreside, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.8 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Falmouth Foreside, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Falmouth Foreside, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 10.94" (278mm) 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 6:55 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.

Sunshine

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

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures in Falmouth Foreside 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?

In Falmouth Foreside, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Falmouth Foreside?

In Falmouth Foreside, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Falmouth Foreside, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

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 Falmouth Foreside have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Falmouth Foreside?

On the first day of December, 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?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Falmouth Foreside is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Falmouth Foreside, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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 temperature in December
Falmouth Foreside, ME

Average temperature in December - Falmouth Foreside, 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
Falmouth Foreside, ME

Average pressure in December - Falmouth Foreside, 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
Falmouth Foreside, ME

Average wind speed in December - Falmouth Foreside, 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
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Average humidity in December - Falmouth Foreside, 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
Falmouth Foreside, ME

Average rainfall in December - Falmouth Foreside, 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
Falmouth Foreside, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Falmouth Foreside, 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
Falmouth Foreside, ME

Average snowfall in December - Falmouth Foreside, 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
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Average snowfall days in December - Falmouth Foreside, 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
Falmouth Foreside, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Falmouth Foreside, 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
Falmouth Foreside, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Falmouth Foreside, 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
Falmouth Foreside, ME

Average UV index in December - Falmouth Foreside, 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
Falmouth Foreside, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Falmouth Foreside, 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
Falmouth Foreside, ME

Average visibility in December - Falmouth Foreside, 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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