December weather forecast
Athearns Corner, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Athearns Corner, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

Athearns Corner's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Athearns Corner are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Athearns Corner, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Athearns Corner, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Athearns Corner, Maine, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Athearns Corner are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
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. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Athearns Corner?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Athearns Corner, Maine, during December are 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Athearns Corner?

In Athearns Corner, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Athearns Corner?

The wettest months are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in Athearns Corner?

In Athearns Corner, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Athearns Corner?

In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Athearns Corner?

The month with the shortest days in Athearns Corner, Maine, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Athearns Corner?

In Athearns Corner, Maine, the average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Athearns Corner?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Athearns Corner?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Athearns Corner have in December?

In Athearns Corner, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Athearns Corner?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Athearns Corner?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Athearns Corner, Maine, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average temperature in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average pressure in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average wind speed in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average humidity in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average rainfall in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average snowfall in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Athearns Corner, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average UV index in December - Athearns Corner, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Athearns Corner, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Athearns Corner, ME

Average visibility in December - Athearns Corner, 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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