Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from an icy 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). Fort Fairfield's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144 rainfall days, and 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fort Fairfield, in December, snow falls for 17.5 days, with typically accumulated 13.7" (348mm) of snow. In Fort Fairfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 104.9 days and aggregates up to 73.35" (1863mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Fort Fairfield, the average sunshine in December is 3h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 25°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 13.7"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in December
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The month with the highest visibility is May (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
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