December weather forecast
Lee, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Lee, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a subzero cold 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Lee, Massachusetts, in December, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.8 days and collects up to 7.32" (186mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Lee is December, when snow falls for 5.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Lee, the average high-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lee, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lee, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Lee, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Lee, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe 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
Lee, MA

Average temperature in December - Lee, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Lee, MA

Average pressure in December - Lee, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lee, MA

Average wind speed in December - Lee, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Lee, MA

Average humidity in December - Lee, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Lee, MA

Average rainfall in December - Lee, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Lee, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Lee, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lee, MA

Average snowfall in December - Lee, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lee, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Lee, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lee, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lee, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lee, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Lee, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Lee, MA

Average UV index in December - Lee, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lee, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Lee, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Lee, MA

Average visibility in December - Lee, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).

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