December weather forecast
Perham, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Perham, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C) and an average high of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from an icy 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Perham, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Perham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144 days and collects up to 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Perham, Maine, in December, snow falls for 17.5 days, with typically accumulated 13.7" (348mm) of snow. In Perham, 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 December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 3:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 25°F (-3.9°C) and the low-temperature is 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Perham, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Perham, during December, snow falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 13.7" (348mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Perham?

December has the shortest days of the year in Perham, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Perham?

The average day length in December in Perham is 8h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 3:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Perham have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Perham is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Perham, ME

Average temperature in December - Perham, 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
Perham, ME

Average pressure in December - Perham, 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
Perham, ME

Average wind speed in December - Perham, 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
Perham, ME

Average humidity in December - Perham, 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
Perham, ME

Average rainfall in December - Perham, 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
Perham, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Perham, 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
Perham, ME

Average snowfall in December - Perham, 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
Perham, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Perham, 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
Perham, ME

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

Average sunshine days in December - Perham, 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
Perham, ME

Average UV index in December - Perham, 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
Perham, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Perham, 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
Perham, ME

Average visibility in December - Perham, 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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