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 brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). During December, Pittsfield records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Humidity
In Pittsfield, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pittsfield, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pittsfield, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 7.6" (193mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.6 days and aggregates up to 42.32" (1075mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
In Pittsfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Pittsfield, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Pittsfield, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Pittsfield, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Pittsfield, ME
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Pittsfield, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Pittsfield, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pittsfield, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 7.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pittsfield, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pittsfield, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pittsfield, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Pittsfield, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Pittsfield, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Pittsfield, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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