December weather forecastFrench Settlement, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in French Settlement, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).Temperature
The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C). Throughout December, French Settlement anticipates an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in French Settlement is December, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in French Settlement. In French Settlement, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.61" (168mm) of snow. In French Settlement, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.1 days and aggregates up to 36.34" (923mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of December, in French Settlement, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:03 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
French Settlement, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in December
French Settlement, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30"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
French Settlement, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
French Settlement, ME
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
French Settlement, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").
Average rainfall days in December
French Settlement, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
French Settlement, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 6.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
French Settlement, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
French Settlement, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
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
French Settlement, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).
Average UV index in December
French Settlement, 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
French Settlement, 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 39).
Average visibility in December
French Settlement, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).
