December weather forecast
Alfred, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alfred, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.6°F (2°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). In Alfred, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Alfred is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Alfred, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.9 rainfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Alfred. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Alfred, Maine, are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Alfred in December?

During December, Alfred experiences an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Alfred?

In Alfred, Maine, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Alfred?

In Alfred, during December, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Alfred?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Alfred in December?

In Alfred, Maine, in December, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alfred?

The month with the shortest days in Alfred, Maine, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Alfred?

On the first day of December in Alfred, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:16 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Alfred?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Alfred?

In Alfred, Maine, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Alfred?

The months with the lowest UV index in Alfred are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Alfred?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Alfred, Maine, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alfred, ME

Average temperature in December - Alfred, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Alfred, ME

Average pressure in December - Alfred, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Alfred, ME

Average wind speed in December - Alfred, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Alfred, ME

Average humidity in December - Alfred, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Alfred, ME

Average rainfall in December - Alfred, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Alfred, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Alfred, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Alfred, ME

Average snowfall in December - Alfred, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Alfred, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Alfred, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alfred, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alfred, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Alfred, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Alfred, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Alfred, ME

Average UV index in December - Alfred, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Alfred, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Alfred, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Alfred, ME

Average visibility in December - Alfred, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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