December weather forecast
Fort Kent Mills, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Kent Mills, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and min 12.2°F (-11°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Fort Kent Mills's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 12.2°F (-11°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Fort Kent Mills is 90%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fort Kent Mills, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Kent Mills, during December, snow falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.2" (310mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 106.5 snowfall days, and 71.89" (1826mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Fort Kent Mills, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 3:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 3:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Kent Mills, Maine, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Fort Kent Mills?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fort Kent Mills are 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Kent Mills?

In December, the average relative humidity in Fort Kent Mills, Maine, is 90%.

How much does it rain in Fort Kent Mills in December?

In December, in Fort Kent Mills, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Fort Kent Mills?

In Fort Kent Mills, in December, snow falls for 18.4 days, with typically accumulated 12.2" (310mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Kent Mills?

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

How many hours of daylight does Fort Kent Mills have in December?

In Fort Kent Mills, Maine, the average day length in December is 8h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fort Kent Mills?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 3:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 3:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fort Kent Mills?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Fort Kent Mills?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Fort Kent Mills?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Kent Mills, ME

Average temperature in December - Fort Kent Mills, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fort Kent Mills, ME

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March, September and November (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fort Kent Mills, ME

Average wind speed in December - Fort Kent Mills, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fort Kent Mills, ME

Average humidity in December - Fort Kent Mills, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fort Kent Mills, ME

Average rainfall in December - Fort Kent Mills, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fort Kent Mills, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Kent Mills, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fort Kent Mills, ME

Average snowfall in December - Fort Kent Mills, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fort Kent Mills, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Kent Mills, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.8 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 Kent Mills, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fort Kent Mills, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Kent Mills, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fort Kent Mills, ME

Average UV index in December - Fort Kent Mills, 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 Kent Mills, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Kent Mills, 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 42).

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Average visibility in December
Fort Kent Mills, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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