December weather forecast
Pittsfield, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pittsfield, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Pittsfield witnesses an average low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Pittsfield, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, in Pittsfield, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.1 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Pittsfield, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 7.6" (193mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pittsfield, Maine, 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 in Pittsfield is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Pittsfield is 4.4h.

UV index

In Pittsfield, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Pittsfield in December?

December temperatures in Pittsfield, Maine, vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pittsfield?

In December, the average relative humidity in Pittsfield, Maine, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pittsfield?

In December, in Pittsfield, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Pittsfield in December?

In Pittsfield, during December, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pittsfield?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Pittsfield, Maine, is 8h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Pittsfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pittsfield, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pittsfield?

In Pittsfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Pittsfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pittsfield, ME

Average temperature in December - Pittsfield, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Pittsfield, ME

Average pressure in December - Pittsfield, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Pittsfield, ME

Average wind speed in December - Pittsfield, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Pittsfield, ME

Average humidity in December - Pittsfield, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pittsfield, ME

Average rainfall in December - Pittsfield, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pittsfield, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Pittsfield, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Pittsfield, ME

Average snowfall in December - Pittsfield, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pittsfield, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Pittsfield, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pittsfield, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pittsfield, 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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pittsfield, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Pittsfield, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Pittsfield, ME

Average UV index in December - Pittsfield, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pittsfield, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Pittsfield, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Pittsfield, ME

Average visibility in December - Pittsfield, 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).

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