December weather forecastBurlington, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Burlington, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).Temperature
The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C). Burlington experiences an average temperature drop to 19.8°F (-6.8°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Burlington, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Burlington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Burlington, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Burlington, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.6 days and aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:01 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Burlington, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Burlington, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 30°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.8°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 (11.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Burlington, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Burlington, 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 (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Burlington, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Burlington, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, July and September (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Burlington, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Burlington, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Burlington, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burlington, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Burlington, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Burlington, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Burlington, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Burlington, 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).
