December weather forecast
Forestdale, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forestdale, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.6°F (2°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Nighttime temperatures record an average of 35.6°F (2°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21 snowfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Forestdale, 43.3°F (6.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.6°F (2°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Forestdale, in December, during 12.7 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Forestdale?

In Forestdale, Massachusetts, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) 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 Forestdale have in December?

In Forestdale, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Forestdale, 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 snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Forestdale, MA

Average temperature in December - Forestdale, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Forestdale, MA

Average pressure in December - Forestdale, 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
Forestdale, MA

Average wind speed in December - Forestdale, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Forestdale, MA

Average humidity in December - Forestdale, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Forestdale, MA

Average rainfall in December - Forestdale, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Forestdale, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Forestdale, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forestdale, MA

Average snowfall in December - Forestdale, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forestdale, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Forestdale, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Forestdale, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forestdale, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forestdale, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Forestdale, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Forestdale, MA

Average UV index in December - Forestdale, 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
Forestdale, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Forestdale, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Forestdale, MA

Average visibility in December - Forestdale, 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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