December weather forecastAlfred, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Alfred, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
As Alfred enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) of November to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). Alfred's average low-temperature is measured at a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December 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 in Alfred. December is the month with the most snowfall. 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:16 pm EST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
