December weather forecastPalmyra, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Palmyra, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Temperature
With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). During the month of December, Palmyra experiences a steady low-temperature average of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Palmyra, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Palmyra, during December, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow. In Palmyra, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.6 days and aggregates up to 42.32" (1075mm) of snow.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 6:55 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Palmyra, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Palmyra is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Palmyra, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Palmyra, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"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
Palmyra, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Palmyra, ME
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Palmyra, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Palmyra, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Palmyra, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 7.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Palmyra, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palmyra, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Palmyra, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Palmyra, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Palmyra, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Palmyra, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
