December weather forecast
North Oxford, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in North Oxford, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C). North Oxford encounters a steady low-temperature average of 27°F (-2.8°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In North Oxford, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In North Oxford, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. In North Oxford, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.7 days and aggregates up to 20.59" (523mm) 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 6:57 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In North Oxford, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in North Oxford, the average high-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In North Oxford, Massachusetts, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In North Oxford, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In North Oxford, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in North Oxford, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does North Oxford have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

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 in North Oxford.

How high is the UV index 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
North Oxford, MA

Average temperature in December - North Oxford, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
North Oxford, MA

Average pressure in December - North Oxford, 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
North Oxford, MA

Average wind speed in December - North Oxford, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
North Oxford, MA

Average humidity in December - North Oxford, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
North Oxford, MA

Average rainfall in December - North Oxford, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
North Oxford, MA

Average rainfall days in December - North Oxford, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Oxford, MA

Average snowfall in December - North Oxford, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Oxford, MA

Average snowfall days in December - North Oxford, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.1 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 Oxford, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Oxford, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Oxford, MA

Average sunshine days in December - North Oxford, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
North Oxford, MA

Average UV index in December - North Oxford, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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 Oxford, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
North Oxford, MA

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

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

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