December weather forecast
Boxford, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Boxford, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). During December, Boxford records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Boxford are January through April, October through December. In Boxford, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.86" (98mm) of snow. In Boxford, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.3 days and aggregates up to 16.46" (418mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Boxford, is 39.6°F (4.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall in Boxford is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Boxford, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Boxford, Massachusetts, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Boxford have in December?

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

What are the months with 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Boxford, MA

Average temperature in December - Boxford, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Boxford, MA

Average pressure in December - Boxford, 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
Boxford, MA

Average wind speed in December - Boxford, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Boxford, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Boxford, MA

Average rainfall in December - Boxford, 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
Boxford, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Boxford, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Boxford, MA

Average snowfall in December - Boxford, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Boxford, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Boxford, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Boxford, 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
Boxford, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Boxford, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Boxford, MA

Average UV index in December - Boxford, 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
Boxford, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Boxford, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Boxford, MA

Average visibility in December - Boxford, 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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