December weather forecast
Charlton, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Charlton, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°F (2.9°C) and min 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C). Charlton's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 27°F (-2.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Charlton, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Charlton, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Charlton, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.7 days and aggregates up to 20.59" (523mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Charlton, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Charlton, is 37.2°F (2.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27°F (-2.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Charlton, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Charlton, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) 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 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Charlton have in December?

The average day length in December in Charlton, Massachusetts, is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Charlton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Charlton, MA

Average temperature in December - Charlton, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Charlton, MA

Average pressure in December - Charlton, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Charlton, MA

Average wind speed in December - Charlton, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Charlton, MA

Average humidity in December - Charlton, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Charlton, MA

Average rainfall in December - Charlton, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Charlton, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Charlton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Charlton, MA

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

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Charlton, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Charlton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Charlton, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Charlton, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Charlton, 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 July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Charlton, MA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December - Charlton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Charlton, MA

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

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

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