December weather forecast
Newton, MA

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Ancient historic buildings within the Union Historic District in Newton City, Massachusetts
Ancient historic buildings within the Union Historic District in Newton City, Massachusetts

Weather in December

December signifies the arrival of the chilling winter in Newton. The temperature further plummets to chilly averages between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) as the low and 39.2°F (4°C) as the high. One can notice a significant decrease in daylight hours in the city, hinting at the lean period ahead. As the Holiday season sets in, the possibility of a White Christmas remains high, with snowfall ramping up this month. Hence, December paints a classic winter picture, rounding off the year on a chilly note.

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a wintry 39.2°F (4°C). In Newton, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Newton is 76%.

Rainfall

In Newton, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.9 rainfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) 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 December in Newton, 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 is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Newton 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature during December is 39.2°F (4°C) and the low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Newton, Massachusetts, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Newton?

In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is 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 Newton have in December?

In Newton, Massachusetts, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Newton have in December?

In Newton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Newton, MA

Average temperature in December - Newton, 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
Newton, MA

Average pressure in December - Newton, 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
Newton, MA

Average wind speed in December - Newton, 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
Newton, MA

Average humidity in December - Newton, 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
Newton, MA

Average rainfall in December - Newton, 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
Newton, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Newton, 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
Newton, MA

Average snowfall in December - Newton, 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
Newton, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Newton, 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
Newton, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newton, 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
Newton, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Newton, 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
Newton, MA

Average UV index in December - Newton, 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
Newton, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Newton, 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
Newton, MA

Average visibility in December - Newton, 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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