December weather forecast
Hyde Park, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hyde Park, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C). In December, Hyde Park encounters an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hyde Park, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hyde Park, there are 32.7 snowfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) 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 6:54 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 in Hyde Park. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Hyde Park, 39.6°F (4.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hyde Park, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hyde Park, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hyde Park, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hyde Park have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hyde Park have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Hyde Park, MA

Average temperature in December - Hyde Park, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Hyde Park, MA

Average pressure in December - Hyde Park, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"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
Hyde Park, MA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Hyde Park, MA

Average humidity in December - Hyde Park, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Hyde Park, MA

Average rainfall in December - Hyde Park, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Hyde Park, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Hyde Park, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hyde Park, MA

Average snowfall in December - Hyde Park, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hyde Park, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Hyde Park, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hyde Park, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hyde Park, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hyde Park, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Hyde Park, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hyde Park, MA

Average UV index in December - Hyde Park, 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
Hyde Park, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Hyde Park, 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 33).

Average visibility in December
Hyde Park, MA

Average visibility in December - Hyde Park, 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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