Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Stepping into December, Needham observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a wintry 39.2°F (4°C). During December nights, Needham records an average temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
In Needham, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Needham, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Needham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.9 days and collects up to 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) 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 December, 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.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Needham is 4.9h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Needham, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Needham, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Needham, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Needham, MA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Needham, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Needham, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Needham, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Needham, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Needham, 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 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
Needham, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Needham, 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
Needham, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Needham, 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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