December weather forecast
South Sanford, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in South Sanford, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.6°F (2°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

In South Sanford, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In South Sanford, Maine, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in South Sanford, there are 118.9 rainfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in South Sanford. December is the month with the most snowfall in South Sanford. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in South Sanford in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in South Sanford, is 35.6°F (2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in South Sanford?

In December, the average relative humidity in South Sanford, Maine, is 80%.

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

In South Sanford, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in South Sanford?

December is the month with the most snowfall in South Sanford, Maine. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in South Sanford in December?

In December, in South Sanford, Maine, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

December has the shortest days of the year in South Sanford, Maine, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in South Sanford?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in South Sanford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in South Sanford, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in South Sanford?

The months with the least sunshine in South Sanford, Maine, are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does South Sanford have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in South Sanford, Maine, is 4.9h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in South Sanford?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in South Sanford, Maine, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Sanford, ME

Average temperature in December - South 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).

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Average pressure in December
South Sanford, ME

Average pressure in December - South 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).

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Average wind speed in December
South Sanford, ME

Average wind speed in December - South 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).

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Average humidity in December
South Sanford, ME

Average humidity in December - South 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
South Sanford, ME

Average rainfall in December - South 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
South Sanford, ME

Average rainfall days in December - South 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).

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Average snowfall in December
South Sanford, ME

Average snowfall in December - South 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
South Sanford, ME

Average snowfall days in December - South 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
South Sanford, ME

Average sunshine days in December - South 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).

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Average UV index in December
South Sanford, ME

Average UV index in December - South 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
South Sanford, ME

Average cloud cover in December - South 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).

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Average visibility in December
South Sanford, ME

Average visibility in December - South 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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