December weather forecast
Gorham, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gorham, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). During December, Gorham witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gorham, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. In Gorham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.6 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Gorham. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Gorham is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Gorham, 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 in Gorham.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Gorham in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Gorham, is 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gorham?

In December, the average relative humidity in Gorham, Maine, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Gorham in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Gorham?

The month with the most snowfall in Gorham, Maine, is December, when snow falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Gorham in December?

In Gorham, Maine, during December, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gorham?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gorham, Maine.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gorham?

In December, the average day length in Gorham is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gorham?

On the first day of December in Gorham, Maine, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gorham?

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Gorham have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Gorham, Maine, is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gorham?

The months with the lowest UV index in Gorham are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Gorham?

In Gorham, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gorham, ME

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).

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Average pressure in December
Gorham, ME

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Gorham, ME

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).

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Average humidity in December
Gorham, ME

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gorham, ME

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gorham, ME

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Gorham, ME

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gorham, ME

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).

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

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gorham, ME

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).

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Average UV index in December
Gorham, ME

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gorham, ME

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).

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Average visibility in December
Gorham, ME

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).

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