December weather forecast
Fort Fairfield, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Fairfield, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.3°F (-10.4°C) and max 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

Fort Fairfield's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a wintry 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). December brings Fort Fairfield a consistent average low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Fort Fairfield, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Fairfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144 days and collects up to 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fort Fairfield, Maine, are January through May, October through December. In Fort Fairfield, Maine, in December, during 17.5 snowfall days, 13.7" (348mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fort Fairfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 104.9 days and aggregates up to 73.35" (1863mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Fairfield.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Fort Fairfield, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fort Fairfield, the average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Fort Fairfield?

The high-temperature in Fort Fairfield, Maine, during December is 25°F (-3.9°C) and the low-temperature is 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Fairfield?

In December, the average relative humidity in Fort Fairfield is 89%.

How much does it rain in Fort Fairfield in December?

In Fort Fairfield, in December, during 7.9 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Fort Fairfield?

In Fort Fairfield, Maine, during December, snow falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 13.7" (348mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Fairfield?

December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Fairfield, Maine, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Fairfield have in December?

The average day length in December in Fort Fairfield, Maine, is 8h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fort Fairfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fort Fairfield, Maine, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fort Fairfield?

In Fort Fairfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fort Fairfield?

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Fairfield, Maine, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fort Fairfield?

In Fort Fairfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average temperature in December - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average pressure in December - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average wind speed in December - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average humidity in December - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average rainfall in December - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average snowfall in December - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 13.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21 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
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average UV index in December - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

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Average visibility in December
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average visibility in December - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is May (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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