December weather forecast
Chartley, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Chartley, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Throughout December nights, Chartley experiences a consistent temperature average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 14.13" (359mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, in Chartley, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Chartley, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chartley?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Chartley, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Chartley, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Chartley have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chartley have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Chartley?

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 intensity in December in Chartley?

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

Average temperature in December - Chartley, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Chartley, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chartley, MA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Chartley, MA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, September and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Chartley, MA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Chartley, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Chartley, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chartley, MA

Average snowfall in December - Chartley, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chartley, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Chartley, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chartley, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chartley, MA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Chartley, MA

Average UV index in December - Chartley, 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
Chartley, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Chartley, 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 34).

Average visibility in December
Chartley, MA

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

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

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