December weather forecast
Haverhill, MA

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Weather in December

December in Haverhill welcomes the commencement of winter. Compared to November, a marked decrease in average temperature can be noticed. From 35.6°F (2°C) in November, the average low temperature dips to 27.7°F (-2.4°C) in December. With only 9 hours of daylight, the nights grow longer. Towards the end of the month, the annual cycle is ready to repeat itself, leading into a chilly January.

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). In Haverhill, in December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Haverhill is 77%.

Rainfall

In Haverhill, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.3 rainfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Haverhill, 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Haverhill, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Haverhill have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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 reading in December?

In Haverhill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Haverhill, MA

Average temperature in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Haverhill, MA

Average pressure in December - Haverhill, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Haverhill, MA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Haverhill, MA

Average humidity in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Haverhill, MA

Average rainfall in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Haverhill, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Haverhill, MA

Average snowfall in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Haverhill, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 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
Haverhill, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Haverhill, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (18.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Haverhill, MA

Average UV index in December - Haverhill, 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
Haverhill, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Haverhill, MA

Average visibility in December - Haverhill, 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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