December weather forecastPitmans Corner, ME

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pitmans Corner, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

Pitmans Corner's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall 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 Pitmans Corner, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pitmans Corner, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.6 days and aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 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.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 35.8°F (2.1°C) and the low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

The wettest months are April, November and December, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of rainfall.

In Pitmans Corner, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Pitmans Corner, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 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.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pitmans 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).

Average pressure in December
Pitmans 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).

Average wind speed in December
Pitmans 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).

Average humidity in December
Pitmans 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Pitmans 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").

Average rainfall days in December
Pitmans 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).

Average snowfall in December
Pitmans 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").

Average snowfall days in December
Pitmans 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).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pitmans Corner, 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 36min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Pitmans 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).

Average UV index in December
Pitmans 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Pitmans 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).

Average visibility in December
Pitmans 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).