December weather forecast
Dighton, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dighton, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and max 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). During the nights in December, Dighton experiences a consistent average temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

In Dighton, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Dighton, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.8 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
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, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Dighton, the average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Dighton experiences an average high-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and a low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dighton, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Dighton, Massachusetts, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, 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 long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

Average temperature in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Dighton, MA

Average pressure in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"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
Dighton, MA

Average wind speed in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dighton, MA

Average humidity in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Dighton, MA

Average rainfall in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Dighton, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dighton, MA

Average snowfall in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dighton, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 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
Dighton, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dighton, 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dighton, MA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Dighton, MA

Average UV index in December - Dighton, 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
Dighton, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Dighton, MA

Average visibility in December - Dighton, 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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