December weather forecast
Farmington, ME

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Weather in December

December sees Farmington decked in a blanket of white, with snowfall increasing to 7.48" (190mm). The festive season brings along icy temperatures and shorter days, thus completing the transition from a crisp fall to a frosty winter. Despite the freezing cold, the snow-covered landscapes and holiday joy bring happiness and warmth to the city.

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 41.4°F (5.2°C) to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Farmington records a steady low-temperature average of 19.4°F (-7°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Farmington, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Farmington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.2 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Farmington, in December, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.48" (190mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.5 snowfall days, and 46.54" (1182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Farmington is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Farmington, is 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Farmington, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Farmington, Maine, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Farmington, during December, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.48" (190mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Farmington?

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.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Farmington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Farmington, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Farmington?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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
Farmington, ME

Average temperature in December - Farmington, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Farmington, ME

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Farmington, ME

Average wind speed in December - Farmington, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Farmington, ME

Average humidity in December - Farmington, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Farmington, ME

Average rainfall in December - Farmington, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Farmington, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Farmington, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Farmington, ME

Average snowfall in December - Farmington, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Farmington, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Farmington, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Farmington, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Farmington, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Farmington, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Farmington, ME

Average UV index in December - Farmington, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Farmington, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Farmington, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Farmington, ME

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

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

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