December weather forecast
Knowles Corner, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Knowles Corner, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from an icy 39.2°F (4°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). Knowles Corner records an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Knowles Corner, in December, snow falls for 14.9 days, with typically accumulated 11.3" (287mm) of snow. In Knowles Corner, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.2 days and aggregates up to 62.83" (1596mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 3:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. 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: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Knowles Corner, 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 16.2°F (-8.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Knowles Corner, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Knowles Corner, in December, snow falls for 14.9 days, with typically accumulated 11.3" (287mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Knowles Corner?

In December, the average day length in Knowles Corner is 8h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 3:57 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Knowles Corner have in December?

In Knowles Corner, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Knowles Corner?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Knowles Corner, ME

Average temperature in December - Knowles Corner, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Knowles Corner, ME

Average pressure in December - Knowles Corner, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Knowles Corner, ME

Average wind speed in December - Knowles Corner, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Knowles Corner, ME

Average humidity in December - Knowles Corner, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Knowles Corner, ME

Average rainfall in December - Knowles Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Knowles Corner, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Knowles Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Knowles Corner, ME

Average snowfall in December - Knowles Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.3"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (13.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Knowles Corner, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Knowles Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Knowles Corner, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Knowles Corner, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Knowles Corner, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Knowles Corner, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Knowles Corner, ME

Average UV index in December - Knowles Corner, 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
Knowles Corner, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Knowles Corner, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Knowles Corner, ME

Average visibility in December - Knowles Corner, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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