December weather forecastWest Forks, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in West Forks, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).Temperature
West Forks observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's icy 37°F (2.8°C) to a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C). An average low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C) is recorded during the nights in December.Humidity
In West Forks, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In West Forks, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.8 rainfall days, and 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Forks, in December, during 19.5 snowfall days, 12.32" (313mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In West Forks, during the entire year, snow falls for 110.8 days and aggregates up to 76.65" (1947mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3h.UV index
February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West Forks, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 25.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).
Average pressure in December
West Forks, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
West Forks, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
West Forks, ME
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
West Forks, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
West Forks, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Forks, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 12.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Forks, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Forks, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Forks, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).
Average UV index in December
West Forks, ME
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
West Forks, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in December
West Forks, ME
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, August, September and December (4mi).
