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
The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Nighttime temperature in Medford experiences an average drop to 18.9°F (-7.3°C) in December.Humidity
In Medford, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Medford, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.2 rainfall days, and 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Medford are January through May, October through December. In December, in Medford, it is snowing for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 7.48" (190mm) of snow is accumulated. In Medford, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.9 days and aggregates up to 37.6" (955mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Medford. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Medford, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Medford, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Medford, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Medford, ME
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Medford, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Medford, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Medford, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 7.48"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Medford, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Medford, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Medford, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Medford, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Medford, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Medford, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
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