December weather forecast
Rumford Center, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Rumford Center, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's cold 40.5°F (4.7°C) to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). In Rumford Center, the December nights cool down to an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rumford Center, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rumford Center, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.3 days and collects up to 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rumford Center, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow. In Rumford Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.3 days and aggregates up to 48.15" (1223mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rumford Center, Maine.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Rumford Center. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Rumford Center in December?

Rumford Center in December has an average high-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rumford Center?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Rumford Center?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Rumford Center?

In Rumford Center, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rumford Center?

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

How many hours of daylight does Rumford Center have in December?

The average day length in December in Rumford Center, Maine, is 8h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rumford Center?

On the first day of December in Rumford Center, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:12 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rumford Center?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rumford Center?

The months with the lowest UV index in Rumford Center, Maine, are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Rumford Center?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rumford Center, ME

Average temperature in December - Rumford Center, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°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 (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rumford Center, ME

Average pressure in December - Rumford Center, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Rumford Center, ME

Average wind speed in December - Rumford Center, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rumford Center, ME

Average humidity in December - Rumford Center, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rumford Center, ME

Average rainfall in December - Rumford Center, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rumford Center, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Rumford Center, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rumford Center, ME

Average snowfall in December - Rumford Center, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Rumford Center, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Rumford Center, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 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
Rumford Center, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rumford Center, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rumford Center, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Rumford Center, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rumford Center, ME

Average UV index in December - Rumford Center, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Rumford Center, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Rumford Center, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Rumford Center, ME

Average visibility in December - Rumford Center, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, July, August and September (4mi).

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