December weather forecast
Norwood, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Norwood, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and max 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). Norwood, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Norwood, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.6 rainfall days, and 20.31" (516mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Norwood are January through May, November and December. In Norwood, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Norwood.
On the first day of December in Norwood, 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

In December, the average sunshine 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. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Norwood, is 40.8°F (4.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Norwood, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Norwood?

In Norwood, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) 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 Norwood, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 long on average sun shines in December?

In Norwood, 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Norwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Norwood, MA

Average temperature in December - Norwood, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Norwood, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Norwood, MA

Average wind speed in December - Norwood, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Norwood, MA

Average humidity in December - Norwood, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Norwood, MA

Average rainfall in December - Norwood, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Norwood, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Norwood, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Norwood, MA

Average snowfall in December - Norwood, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Norwood, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Norwood, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Norwood, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Norwood, 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 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Norwood, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Norwood, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Norwood, MA

Average UV index in December - Norwood, 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
Norwood, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Norwood, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Norwood, MA

Average visibility in December - Norwood, 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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