Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the onset of December, Sanford's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). Sanford encounters a steady low-temperature average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Sanford is 80%.Rainfall
In Sanford, during December, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.9 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Sanford, Maine, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December in Sanford, Maine, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Sanford are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Sanford in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Sanford?
How many days does it rain in December in Sanford?
When does it snow the most in Sanford?
How many days does it snow in December in Sanford?
What is the month with the shortest days in Sanford?
How many hours of daylight does Sanford have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sanford?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Sanford?
How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sanford?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Sanford?
Average temperature in December
Sanford, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Sanford, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sanford, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Sanford, ME
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Sanford, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Sanford, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sanford, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 2.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sanford, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sanford, ME
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sanford, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Sanford, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sanford, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Sanford, 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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