December weather forecastFalmouth Foreside, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Falmouth Foreside, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Temperature
The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). Falmouth Foreside maintains an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) throughout December's nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Falmouth Foreside, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.8 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Falmouth Foreside, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Falmouth Foreside, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 10.94" (278mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Falmouth Foreside, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Falmouth Foreside, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Falmouth Foreside, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Falmouth Foreside, ME
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Falmouth Foreside, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Falmouth Foreside, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Falmouth Foreside, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 1.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Falmouth Foreside, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Falmouth Foreside, ME
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Falmouth Foreside, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and September (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).
Average UV index in December
Falmouth Foreside, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Falmouth Foreside, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Falmouth Foreside, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
