Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C). Franklin's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Franklin is 79%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Franklin, Maine, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow. In Franklin, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.2 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Franklin, the average seawater temperature in December is 45.3°F (7.4°C).Note: Beware of 45.3°F (7.4°C) waters at 55.4°F (13°C), they're uninviting, and a dip below 50°F (10°C) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Franklin, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Franklin, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Franklin, Maine, 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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When is the lowest UV index in Franklin?
What is the UV index reading in December in Franklin?
Average temperature in December
Franklin, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (75.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Franklin, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Franklin, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Franklin, ME
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Franklin, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.3").
Average rainfall days in December
Franklin, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Franklin, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Franklin, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Franklin, ME
- Average sea temperature in December: 45.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Franklin, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Franklin, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Franklin, 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
Franklin, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Franklin, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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