December weather forecast
Lunenburg, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Lunenburg experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). Lunenburg reports an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lunenburg, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow. In Lunenburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 23.7" (602mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Lunenburg, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lunenburg, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Lunenburg. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lunenburg, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lunenburg, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

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 Lunenburg, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lunenburg have in December?

In Lunenburg, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Lunenburg, MA

Average temperature in December - Lunenburg, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Lunenburg, MA

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

Average wind speed in December
Lunenburg, MA

Average wind speed in December - Lunenburg, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lunenburg, MA

Average humidity in December - Lunenburg, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Lunenburg, MA

Average rainfall in December - Lunenburg, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Lunenburg, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Lunenburg, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lunenburg, MA

Average snowfall in December - Lunenburg, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lunenburg, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Lunenburg, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lunenburg, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lunenburg, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Lunenburg, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Lunenburg, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Lunenburg, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Lunenburg, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Lunenburg, MA

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

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

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