December weather forecast
South Freeport, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Freeport, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). The temperature during December sees a subtle transition from day to night, averaging a low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In South Freeport, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in South Freeport, there are 117.6 rainfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In South Freeport, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In South Freeport, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in South Freeport is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in South Freeport, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in South Freeport?

The high-temperature, in December, in South Freeport, records 36.3°F (2.4°C), while the low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in South Freeport?

The average relative humidity in December in South Freeport is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in South Freeport?

In South Freeport, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in South Freeport?

In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in South Freeport?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in South Freeport.

How many hours of daylight does South Freeport have in December?

In December, the average day length in South Freeport, Maine, is 8h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in South Freeport?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in South Freeport?

December has the least sunshine of the year in South Freeport, Maine, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in South Freeport?

The average sunshine duration in December in South Freeport, Maine, is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in South Freeport?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in South Freeport?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in South Freeport, Maine, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Freeport, ME

Average temperature in December - South Freeport, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
South Freeport, ME

Average pressure in December - South Freeport, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and 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
South Freeport, ME

Average wind speed in December - South Freeport, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
South Freeport, ME

Average humidity in December - South Freeport, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
South Freeport, ME

Average rainfall in December - South Freeport, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
South Freeport, ME

Average rainfall days in December - South Freeport, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
South Freeport, ME

Average snowfall in December - South Freeport, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
South Freeport, ME

Average snowfall days in December - South Freeport, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Freeport, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Freeport, 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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
South Freeport, ME

Average sunshine days in December - South Freeport, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
South Freeport, ME

Average UV index in December - South Freeport, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
South Freeport, ME

Average cloud cover in December - South Freeport, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
South Freeport, ME

Average visibility in December - South Freeport, 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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