December weather forecastFreedom, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Freedom, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Temperature
With December's arrival, Freedom sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In December, Freedom records an average nighttime temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are April, October and December, with an average 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 37.56" (954mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Freedom, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Freedom, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Freedom, 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
Freedom, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Freedom, ME
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Freedom, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.23"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, October and December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Freedom, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Freedom, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 6.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Freedom, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Freedom, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Freedom, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Freedom, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Freedom, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Freedom, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).
