December weather forecast
Andover, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Andover, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C) from November's frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). Throughout the month of December, Andover expects an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Andover. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Andover, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.4 snowfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Andover, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Andover, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Andover?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Andover, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Andover, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Andover, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Andover, MA

Average pressure in December - Andover, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Andover, MA

Average wind speed in December - Andover, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Andover, MA

Average humidity in December - Andover, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Andover, MA

Average rainfall in December - Andover, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Andover, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Andover, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Andover, MA

Average snowfall in December - Andover, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Andover, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Andover, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 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
Andover, MA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Andover, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Andover, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Andover, MA

Average UV index in December - Andover, 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
Andover, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Andover, MA
  • 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
Andover, MA

Average visibility in December - Andover, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).

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