December weather forecast
Byfield, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Byfield, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

In Byfield, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 48°F (8.9°C) to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). Byfield witnesses an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. In Byfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.6 days and aggregates up to 14.96" (380mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Byfield, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Byfield in December has an average high-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Byfield, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Byfield, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Byfield have in December?

In Byfield, the average day length in December is 9h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Byfield, the average sunshine duration in December 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Byfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Byfield, MA

Average temperature in December - Byfield, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Byfield, MA

Average pressure in December - Byfield, 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
Byfield, MA

Average wind speed in December - Byfield, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Byfield, MA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Byfield, MA

Average rainfall in December - Byfield, 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 (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Byfield, MA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Byfield, MA

Average snowfall in December - Byfield, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Byfield, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Byfield, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 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
Byfield, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Byfield, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Byfield, MA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Byfield, MA

Average UV index in December - Byfield, 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
Byfield, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Byfield, 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 29).

Average visibility in December
Byfield, MA

Average visibility in December - Byfield, 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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