December weather forecast
Palermo, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palermo, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C). In the month of December, the temperature in Palermo generally rests at an average low of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Palermo is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Palermo. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Palermo, in December, during 8.8 snowfall days, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Palermo, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.1 days and aggregates up to 32.87" (835mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Palermo, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Palermo, Maine, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Palermo is 4.5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Palermo?

The high-temperature, in December, in Palermo, records 32.5°F (0.3°C), while the low-temperature is 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Palermo?

The average relative humidity in December in Palermo, Maine, is 81%.

What is the wettest month in Palermo?

The month with the most rainfall in Palermo, Maine, is December, when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Palermo in December?

In Palermo, Maine, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Palermo?

In December, in Palermo, Maine, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palermo?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Palermo.

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Palermo?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Palermo, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:08 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Palermo?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Palermo, Maine, is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Palermo?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Palermo.

What is the UV index reading in December in Palermo?

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

Average temperature in December - Palermo, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Palermo, ME

Average pressure in December - Palermo, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Palermo, ME

Average wind speed in December - Palermo, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Palermo, ME

Average humidity in December - Palermo, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palermo, ME

Average rainfall in December - Palermo, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Palermo, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Palermo, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Palermo, ME

Average snowfall in December - Palermo, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Palermo, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Palermo, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Palermo, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palermo, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palermo, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Palermo, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palermo, ME

Average UV index in December - Palermo, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Palermo, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Palermo, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in December
Palermo, ME

Average visibility in December - Palermo, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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