December weather forecast
Payson Corner, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Payson Corner, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). During December, Payson Corner consistently records a temperature low averaging a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Payson Corner is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Payson Corner are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Payson Corner, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Payson Corner. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these 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. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Payson Corner?

The high-temperature, in December, in Payson Corner, records 35.8°F (2.1°C), while the low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Payson Corner?

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

What is the wettest month in Payson Corner?

The months with the most rainfall in Payson Corner are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Payson Corner?

In Payson Corner, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Payson Corner?

In Payson Corner, during December, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Payson Corner?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Payson Corner?

In December, the average day length in Payson Corner is 8h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Payson Corner?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Payson Corner?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December in Payson Corner?

The average sunshine duration in December in Payson Corner, Maine, is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Payson Corner?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Payson Corner?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Payson Corner, ME

Average temperature in December - Payson Corner, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Payson Corner, ME

Average pressure in December - Payson Corner, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Payson Corner, ME

Average wind speed in December - Payson Corner, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Payson Corner, ME

Average humidity in December - Payson Corner, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Payson Corner, ME

Average rainfall in December - Payson Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Payson Corner, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Payson Corner, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Payson Corner, ME

Average snowfall in December - Payson Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Payson Corner, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Payson Corner, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Payson Corner, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Payson Corner, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Payson Corner, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Payson Corner, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Payson Corner, ME

Average UV index in December - Payson Corner, 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
Payson Corner, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Payson Corner, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Payson Corner, ME

Average visibility in December - Payson Corner, 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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