December weather forecastSaint Albans, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Saint Albans, 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
December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). An average low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) is recorded during the nights in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Saint Albans, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Saint Albans, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.1 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Saint Albans, in December, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 7.6" (193mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Saint Albans, Maine, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 42.32" (1075mm) 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 6:55 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
In Saint Albans, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Saint Albans, 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
Saint Albans, 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
Saint Albans, 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
Saint Albans, 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
Saint Albans, 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
Saint Albans, 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
Saint Albans, 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
Saint Albans, 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
Saint Albans, 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
Saint Albans, 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
Saint Albans, 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
Saint Albans, 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
Saint Albans, 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).
