Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C). In December, East Boston records an average nighttime temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
The wettest months are March, April and December, with an average 2.91" (74mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 15.75" (400mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In East Boston, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
East Boston, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.7°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 (22.6°F).
Average pressure in December
East Boston, 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
East Boston, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
East Boston, MA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).
Average rainfall in December
East Boston, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March, April and December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
East Boston, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
East Boston, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
East Boston, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Boston, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
East Boston, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).
Average UV index in December
East Boston, 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
East Boston, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
East Boston, 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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