December weather forecast
North Falmouth, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in North Falmouth, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). North Falmouth experiences a subtle drop in temperature during the December nights, recording an average of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In North Falmouth, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In North Falmouth, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.8 days and aggregates up to 6.93" (176mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in North Falmouth, records 43.5°F (6.4°C), while the low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In North Falmouth, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In North Falmouth, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does North Falmouth have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in North Falmouth, Massachusetts, 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 reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - North Falmouth, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (74.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).

Average pressure in December
North Falmouth, MA

Average pressure in December - North Falmouth, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
North Falmouth, MA

Average wind speed in December - North Falmouth, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in December
North Falmouth, MA

Average humidity in December - North Falmouth, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
North Falmouth, MA

Average rainfall in December - North Falmouth, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
North Falmouth, MA

Average rainfall days in December - North Falmouth, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Falmouth, MA

Average snowfall in December - North Falmouth, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Falmouth, MA

Average snowfall days in December - North Falmouth, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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 Falmouth, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Falmouth, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Falmouth, MA

Average sunshine days in December - North Falmouth, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
North Falmouth, MA

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

Average cloud cover in December - North Falmouth, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
North Falmouth, MA

Average visibility in December - North Falmouth, 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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