December weather forecastSouth Paris, ME
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in South Paris, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and min 21°F (-6.1°C).Temperature
South Paris's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 43°F (6.1°C) to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) is recorded in South Paris.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146 rainfall days, and 27.91" (709mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In South Paris, in December, during 10.2 snowfall days, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.1 snowfall days, and 42.52" (1080mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
January through March, October through 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in December
South Paris, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in December
South Paris, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"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).
Average wind speed in December
South Paris, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
South Paris, ME
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
South Paris, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in December
South Paris, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
South Paris, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 6.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
South Paris, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Paris, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
South Paris, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
South Paris, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
South Paris, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
South Paris, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
