December weather forecast
Frankfort, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Frankfort, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and max 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

Frankfort in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) is experienced.

Humidity

In Frankfort, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Frankfort, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Frankfort, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Frankfort, Maine, there are 46.8 snowfall days, and 19.61" (498mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Frankfort, Maine.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Frankfort is 4.4h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Frankfort?

In Frankfort, in December, the average high-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Frankfort?

The average relative humidity in December in Frankfort, Maine, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Frankfort?

In Frankfort, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Frankfort in December?

In December, in Frankfort, Maine, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Frankfort?

December has the shortest days of the year in Frankfort, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Frankfort have in December?

In Frankfort, the average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Frankfort?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Frankfort?

In Frankfort, Maine, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Frankfort?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Frankfort?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Frankfort, ME

Average temperature in December - Frankfort, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Frankfort, ME

Average pressure in December - Frankfort, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Frankfort, ME

Average wind speed in December - Frankfort, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Frankfort, ME

Average humidity in December - Frankfort, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Frankfort, ME

Average rainfall in December - Frankfort, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Frankfort, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Frankfort, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Frankfort, ME

Average snowfall in December - Frankfort, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Frankfort, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Frankfort, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Frankfort, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Frankfort, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Frankfort, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Frankfort, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Frankfort, ME

Average UV index in December - Frankfort, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Frankfort, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Frankfort, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in December
Frankfort, ME

Average visibility in December - Frankfort, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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