December weather forecast
Cheshire, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Cheshire, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a chilly 42.8°F (6°C) to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C). In December, Cheshire experiences a temperature dip to an average of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In Cheshire, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Cheshire, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.4 rainfall days, and 24.53" (623mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cheshire, in December, during 13.8 snowfall days, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77.5 snowfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Cheshire, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures in Cheshire vary between a high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cheshire, during December, snow falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cheshire is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through 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 Cheshire, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cheshire, MA

Average temperature in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Cheshire, MA

Average pressure in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cheshire, MA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Cheshire, MA

Average humidity in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Cheshire, MA

Average rainfall in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and October (2.56").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Cheshire, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cheshire, MA

Average snowfall in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cheshire, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cheshire, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cheshire, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Cheshire, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cheshire, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Cheshire, MA

Average visibility in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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