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 beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) is noted in Thorndike during the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Thorndike is 82%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are April, October and December, with an average 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Thorndike, in December, during 9.9 snowfall days, 6.69" (170mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 37.56" (954mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Thorndike, Maine, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Thorndike is 4.4h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Thorndike?
What is the average humidity in December in Thorndike?
What is the rainiest month in Thorndike?
How many days does it rain in December in Thorndike?
How many days does it snow in December in Thorndike?
What is the month with the shortest days in Thorndike?
How many hours of daylight does Thorndike have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Thorndike?
How many hours of sunshine does Thorndike have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Thorndike?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Thorndike?
Average temperature in December
Thorndike, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°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 (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Thorndike, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Thorndike, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Thorndike, ME
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Thorndike, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.23"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, October and December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Thorndike, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Thorndike, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 6.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Thorndike, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Thorndike, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Thorndike, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Thorndike, 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
Thorndike, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Thorndike, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).
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