December weather forecast
Burnham, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Burnham, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and max 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) from November's chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Burnham records an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Burnham are April, October and December, with an average 3.23" (82mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Burnham, during December, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow. In Burnham, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 37.56" (954mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Burnham is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Burnham, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Burnham, Maine. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Burnham in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Burnham, is 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Burnham?

In Burnham, Maine, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the rainiest month in Burnham?

The months with the most rainfall in Burnham, Maine, are April, October and December, with an average 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Burnham in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Burnham?

In Burnham, in December, snow falls for 9.9 days, with typically accumulated 6.69" (170mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Burnham?

December has the shortest days of the year in Burnham, Maine, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Burnham have in December?

In Burnham, Maine, the average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Burnham?

On the first day of December in Burnham, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Burnham?

In Burnham, Maine, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Burnham?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Burnham?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Burnham is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Burnham, ME

Average temperature in December - Burnham, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Burnham, ME

Average pressure in December - Burnham, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Burnham, ME

Average wind speed in December - Burnham, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Burnham, ME

Average humidity in December - Burnham, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Burnham, ME

Average rainfall in December - Burnham, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, October and December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Burnham, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Burnham, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Burnham, ME

Average snowfall in December - Burnham, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Burnham, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Burnham, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 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
Burnham, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burnham, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Burnham, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Burnham, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Burnham, ME

Average UV index in December - Burnham, 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
Burnham, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Burnham, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Burnham, ME

Average visibility in December - Burnham, 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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