December weather forecastWest Kennebunk, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in West Kennebunk, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).Temperature
A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). West Kennebunk records an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) throughout the nights in December.Humidity
In West Kennebunk, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In West Kennebunk, during December, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In West Kennebunk, 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 is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:16 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West Kennebunk, 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
West Kennebunk, 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
West Kennebunk, 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
West Kennebunk, 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
West Kennebunk, 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
West Kennebunk, 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
West Kennebunk, 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
West Kennebunk, 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
West Kennebunk, 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 54min
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
West Kennebunk, 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
West Kennebunk, 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
West Kennebunk, 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
West Kennebunk, 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).
