December weather forecastWest Paris, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in West Paris, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).Temperature
December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cold 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). An average low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) is observed during the December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In West Paris, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. In West Paris, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.5 days and collects up to 21.46" (545mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Paris, in December, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 6.54" (166mm) of snow. In West Paris, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.1 days and aggregates up to 47.64" (1210mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in West Paris, Maine, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West Paris, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.4°F).
Average pressure in December
West Paris, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
West Paris, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
West Paris, ME
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
West Paris, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in December
West Paris, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Paris, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 6.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Paris, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 12 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.2 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 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Paris, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (14 days).
Average UV index in December
West 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
West Paris, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
West Paris, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, July, August and September (4mi).
