December weather forecast
Freeport, ME

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Weather in December

December witnesses the onset of winter in Freeport. A further dip in temperatures from November couples with increased snowfall heralding the start of the cold season. Daylight hours shrink to their lowest, bringing a sublimity to the silent, snowy nights. The city, blanketed in white snow, creates a truly festive scene fitting for the holiday season. The crisp winter air, fairy lights, and the first substantial snowfall of the winter set a magical backdrop.

Temperature

Welcoming December, Freeport observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). Freeport's nighttime average temperature in December subtly descends to a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) from the daily highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Freeport, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Freeport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.8 days and collects up to 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.2 snowfall days, and 10.94" (278mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 4:12 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Freeport, is 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Freeport, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Freeport have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

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 4:12 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Freeport, ME

Average temperature in December - Freeport, 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
Freeport, ME

Average pressure in December - Freeport, 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
Freeport, ME

Average wind speed in December - Freeport, 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
Freeport, ME

Average humidity in December - Freeport, 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
Freeport, ME

Average rainfall in December - Freeport, 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
Freeport, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Freeport, 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
Freeport, ME

Average snowfall in December - Freeport, 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
Freeport, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Freeport, 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
Freeport, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Freeport, 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
Freeport, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Freeport, 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
Freeport, ME

Average UV index in December - Freeport, 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
Freeport, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Freeport, 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
Freeport, ME

Average visibility in December - Freeport, 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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