December weather forecast
North Andover, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in North Andover, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). In December, North Andover's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

In North Andover, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In North Andover, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In North Andover, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.4 days and aggregates up to 20.39" (518mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In North Andover, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in North Andover. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

North Andover in December has an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). 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, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in North Andover?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In North Andover, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

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 North Andover have in December?

In North Andover, the average day length in December is 9h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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?

In North Andover, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
North Andover, MA

Average temperature in December - North Andover, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
North Andover, MA

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

Average wind speed in December
North Andover, MA

Average wind speed in December - North Andover, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
North Andover, MA

Average humidity in December - North Andover, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
North Andover, MA

Average rainfall in December - North Andover, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
North Andover, MA

Average rainfall days in December - North Andover, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Andover, MA

Average snowfall in December - North Andover, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Andover, MA

Average snowfall days in December - North Andover, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Andover, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Andover, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Andover, MA

Average sunshine days in December - North Andover, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
North Andover, MA

Average UV index in December - North Andover, 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
North Andover, MA

Average cloud cover in December - North Andover, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
North Andover, MA

Average visibility in December - North Andover, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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