December weather forecast
Bradford, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Bradford, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Bradford's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Bradford is 83%.

Rainfall

In Bradford, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Bradford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 7.48" (190mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bradford, Maine, there are 65.9 snowfall days, and 37.6" (955mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bradford, Maine, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bradford are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Bradford in December?

In Bradford, 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Bradford?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Bradford in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Bradford?

In Bradford, during December, snow falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.48" (190mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bradford?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bradford have in December?

In Bradford, Maine, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bradford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bradford have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Bradford?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Bradford?

In Bradford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bradford, ME

Average temperature in December - Bradford, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bradford, ME

Average pressure in December - Bradford, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Bradford, ME

Average wind speed in December - Bradford, 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 (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bradford, ME

Average humidity in December - Bradford, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bradford, ME

Average rainfall in December - Bradford, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bradford, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Bradford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bradford, ME

Average snowfall in December - Bradford, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bradford, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Bradford, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 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
Bradford, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bradford, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bradford, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Bradford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bradford, ME

Average UV index in December - Bradford, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bradford, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Bradford, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Bradford, ME

Average visibility in December - Bradford, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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