December weather forecastFarmingdale, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Farmingdale, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23°F (-5°C) and an average high of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Temperature
As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). Farmingdale's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a freezing cold 23°F (-5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Farmingdale are January through May, October through December. In Farmingdale, during December, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46 snowfall days, and 27.76" (705mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Farmingdale, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Farmingdale, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Farmingdale, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Farmingdale, ME
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Farmingdale, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Farmingdale, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Farmingdale, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 4.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Farmingdale, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Farmingdale, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Farmingdale, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Farmingdale, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Farmingdale, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Farmingdale, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
