December weather forecast
Chilmark, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chilmark, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Chilmark's December nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C), closely aligned with the daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Chilmark, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 25.47" (647mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 4.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Chilmark, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.3 days and aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) 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 6:50 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Chilmark, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Chilmark. Throughout December, in the average 4.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chilmark?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Chilmark, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chilmark, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Chilmark?

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?

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

Average temperature in December - Chilmark, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Chilmark, MA

Average pressure in December - Chilmark, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chilmark, MA

Average wind speed in December - Chilmark, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Chilmark, MA

Average humidity in December - Chilmark, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Chilmark, MA

Average rainfall in December - Chilmark, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Chilmark, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Chilmark, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chilmark, MA

Average snowfall in December - Chilmark, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chilmark, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Chilmark, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chilmark, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chilmark, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Chilmark, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Chilmark, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Chilmark, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Chilmark, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Chilmark, MA

Average visibility in December - Chilmark, 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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