December weather forecast
Abington, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Abington, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

Abington's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C). Abington experiences a steady low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Abington, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Abington, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Abington, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. In Abington, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 14.88" (378mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Abington. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Abington, in December, the average high-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Abington, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Abington, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Abington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Abington, MA

Average temperature in December - Abington, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Abington, MA

Average pressure in December - Abington, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Abington, MA

Average wind speed in December - Abington, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Abington, MA

Average humidity in December - Abington, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, June, September and October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Abington, MA

Average rainfall in December - Abington, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Abington, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Abington, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Abington, MA

Average snowfall in December - Abington, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Abington, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Abington, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Abington, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Abington, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Abington, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Abington, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Abington, MA

Average UV index in December - Abington, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and 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
Abington, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Abington, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Abington, MA

Average visibility in December - Abington, MA
  • 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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