December weather forecastGorham, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Gorham, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).Temperature
Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). Gorham in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Gorham, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gorham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.6 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 6.42" (163mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:14 pm EST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gorham, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Gorham, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gorham, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Gorham, ME
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Gorham, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Gorham, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gorham, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 6.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gorham, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gorham, ME
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gorham, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Gorham, 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
Gorham, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Gorham, ME
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
