December weather forecast
New Braintree, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in New Braintree, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

In New Braintree, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). New Braintree's temperature lowers to a mean of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in New Braintree, Massachusetts. In New Braintree, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow. In New Braintree, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 21.65" (550mm) 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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In New Braintree, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, New Braintree experiences an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The months with the most rainfall are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In New Braintree, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In New Braintree, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does New Braintree have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
New Braintree, MA

Average temperature in December - New Braintree, 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 (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
New Braintree, MA

Average pressure in December - New Braintree, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
New Braintree, MA

Average wind speed in December - New Braintree, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
New Braintree, MA

Average humidity in December - New Braintree, 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
New Braintree, MA

Average rainfall in December - New Braintree, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
New Braintree, MA

Average rainfall days in December - New Braintree, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Braintree, MA

Average snowfall in December - New Braintree, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Braintree, MA

Average snowfall days in December - New Braintree, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 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
New Braintree, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Braintree, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
New Braintree, MA

Average sunshine days in December - New Braintree, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
New Braintree, MA

Average UV index in December - New Braintree, 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
New Braintree, MA

Average cloud cover in December - New Braintree, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
New Braintree, MA

Average visibility in December - New Braintree, 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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