December weather forecast
Belmont, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Belmont, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). Belmont, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Belmont are January through May, October through December. In Belmont, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow. In Belmont, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 17.8" (452mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Belmont, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Belmont in December has an average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Belmont, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) 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 Belmont?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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 Belmont, 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
Belmont, MA

Average temperature in December - Belmont, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Belmont, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Belmont, MA

Average wind speed in December - Belmont, 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 (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Belmont, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Belmont, MA

Average rainfall in December - Belmont, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Belmont, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Belmont, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belmont, MA

Average snowfall in December - Belmont, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Belmont, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belmont, 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 6min).

  • 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
Belmont, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Belmont, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Belmont, MA

Average UV index in December - Belmont, 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
Belmont, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Belmont, 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 32).

Average visibility in December
Belmont, MA

Average visibility in December - Belmont, 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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