December weather forecast
Orange, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Orange, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). December's average low-temperature reading settles at a freezing cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Orange, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Orange, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Orange, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.1 days and aggregates up to 25.75" (654mm) 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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Orange, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Orange, is 35.1°F (1.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Orange, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Orange, during December, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Orange, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Orange, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through 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 Orange, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Orange, MA

Average temperature in December - Orange, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Orange, MA

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

Average wind speed in December
Orange, MA

Average wind speed in December - Orange, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Orange, MA

Average humidity in December - Orange, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Orange, MA

Average rainfall in December - Orange, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Orange, MA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orange, MA

Average snowfall in December - Orange, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Orange, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Orange, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orange, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orange, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Orange, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Orange, MA

Average UV index in December - Orange, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Orange, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Orange, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Orange, MA

Average visibility in December - Orange, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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