December weather forecastCanton, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Canton, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and max 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Temperature
A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) at night.Humidity
In Canton, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Canton, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.5 rainfall days, and 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Canton, in December, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.17" (182mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 42.36" (1076mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of December, in Canton, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:11 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Canton, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 30.7°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 (25°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Canton, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Canton, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Canton, ME
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Canton, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").
Average rainfall days in December
Canton, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Canton, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 7.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Canton, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Canton, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Canton, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Canton, 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
Canton, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Canton, 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).
