December weather forecast
Elmwood, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Elmwood, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature records at a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 3.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elmwood are January through March, May, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Elmwood, is 40.6°F (4.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 3.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Elmwood, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Elmwood, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically 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.

How many hours of daylight does Elmwood have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Elmwood, MA

Average temperature in December - Elmwood, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°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 (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Elmwood, MA

Average pressure in December - Elmwood, 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
Elmwood, MA

Average wind speed in December - Elmwood, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Elmwood, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Elmwood, MA

Average rainfall in December - Elmwood, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Elmwood, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Elmwood, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elmwood, MA

Average snowfall in December - Elmwood, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elmwood, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Elmwood, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Elmwood, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elmwood, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elmwood, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Elmwood, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (21.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Elmwood, MA

Average UV index in December - Elmwood, 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
Elmwood, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Elmwood, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Elmwood, MA

Average visibility in December - Elmwood, 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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