December weather forecast
Dorothy Manor, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Dorothy Manor, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). An average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In Dorothy Manor, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.1 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dorothy Manor, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:56 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Dorothy Manor experiences an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Dorothy Manor, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dorothy Manor, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Dorothy Manor, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Dorothy Manor have in December?

In Dorothy Manor, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dorothy Manor have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Dorothy Manor, MA

Average temperature in December - Dorothy Manor, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°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 (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Dorothy Manor, MA

Average pressure in December - Dorothy Manor, 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
Dorothy Manor, MA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Dorothy Manor, MA

Average humidity in December - Dorothy Manor, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Dorothy Manor, MA

Average rainfall in December - Dorothy Manor, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Dorothy Manor, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Dorothy Manor, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dorothy Manor, MA

Average snowfall in December - Dorothy Manor, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dorothy Manor, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Dorothy Manor, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dorothy Manor, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dorothy Manor, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dorothy Manor, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Dorothy Manor, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

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

Average UV index in December
Dorothy Manor, MA

Average UV index in December - Dorothy Manor, 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
Dorothy Manor, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Dorothy Manor, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Dorothy Manor, MA

Average visibility in December - Dorothy Manor, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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