December weather forecast
Menemsha, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Menemsha, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). During the nights of December, the average low-temperature holds at a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Menemsha, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In Menemsha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 25.47" (647mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 4.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.3 snowfall days, and 3.94" (100mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Menemsha is 4.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Menemsha experiences an average high-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Menemsha, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Menemsha, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 4.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) 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 Menemsha have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Menemsha, MA

Average temperature in December - Menemsha, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Menemsha, MA

Average pressure in December - Menemsha, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Menemsha, MA

Average wind speed in December - Menemsha, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Menemsha, MA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Menemsha, MA

Average rainfall in December - Menemsha, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Menemsha, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Menemsha, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Menemsha, MA

Average snowfall in December - Menemsha, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Menemsha, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Menemsha, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Menemsha, MA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Menemsha, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Menemsha, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Menemsha, MA

Average UV index in December - Menemsha, 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
Menemsha, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Menemsha, MA

Average visibility in December - Menemsha, 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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