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
December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In Athens, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a still subzero cold 19.8°F (-6.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Athens, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.6 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Athens, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.36" (187mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 61.8 snowfall days, and 42.99" (1092mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Athens, Maine, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Athens, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Athens, 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
Athens, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Athens, ME
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Athens, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.38").
Average rainfall days in December
Athens, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Athens, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 7.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Athens, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athens, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Athens, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Athens, 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Athens, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Athens, 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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