December weather forecast
Dennis Port, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Dennis Port, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Dennis Port's nocturnal December readings average at an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C), showing little variation from the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Dennis Port, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dennis Port, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129 days and collects up to 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 4.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Dennis Port are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dennis Port in December?

In December, in Dennis Port, the average high-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dennis Port?

In December, the average relative humidity in Dennis Port is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dennis Port, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 4.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dennis Port have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Dennis Port have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dennis Port is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dennis Port?

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 Dennis Port, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Dennis Port, MA

Average temperature in December - Dennis Port, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Dennis Port, MA

Average pressure in December - Dennis Port, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dennis Port, MA

Average wind speed in December - Dennis Port, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Dennis Port, MA

Average humidity in December - Dennis Port, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Dennis Port, MA

Average rainfall in December - Dennis Port, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Dennis Port, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Dennis Port, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dennis Port, MA

Average snowfall in December - Dennis Port, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dennis Port, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Dennis Port, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Dennis Port, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dennis Port, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dennis Port, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Dennis Port, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dennis Port, MA

Average UV index in December - Dennis Port, 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
Dennis Port, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Dennis Port, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Dennis Port, MA

Average visibility in December - Dennis Port, 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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