December weather forecast
Oxford, ME

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Oxford, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 21°F (-6.1°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Oxford, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Oxford is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Oxford, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Oxford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Oxford, Maine. In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.7 snowfall days, and 40.2" (1021mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Oxford, Maine, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Oxford, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Oxford is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Oxford. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Oxford?

In December, in Oxford, the average high-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 21°F (-6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oxford?

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

How much does it rain in Oxford in December?

In Oxford, Maine, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Oxford in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oxford?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Oxford?

In December, the average day length in Oxford is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Oxford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oxford?

In Oxford, Maine, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Oxford?

The months with the lowest UV index in Oxford, Maine, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Oxford?

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

Average temperature in December - Oxford, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oxford, ME

Average pressure in December - Oxford, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Oxford, ME

Average wind speed in December - Oxford, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oxford, ME

Average humidity in December - Oxford, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oxford, ME

Average rainfall in December - Oxford, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oxford, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Oxford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oxford, ME

Average snowfall in December - Oxford, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oxford, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Oxford, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.4 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
Oxford, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oxford, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oxford, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Oxford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oxford, ME

Average UV index in December - Oxford, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Oxford, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Oxford, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Oxford, ME

Average visibility in December - Oxford, 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).

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