December weather forecastOxford, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Oxford, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21°F (-6.1°C) and max 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Temperature
December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). An average temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) is recorded during the nights in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Oxford, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Oxford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Oxford, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 6.89" (175mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.7 snowfall days, and 40.2" (1021mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Oxford is 4.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Oxford, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Oxford, 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
Oxford, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Oxford, ME
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Oxford, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Oxford, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Oxford, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 6.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Oxford, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oxford, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Oxford, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Oxford, 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
Oxford, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Oxford, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
