December weather forecast
Rowley, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Rowley, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.5°F (3.6°C) and min 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 48°F (8.9°C) to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). Rowley experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Rowley, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.6 snowfall days, and 14.96" (380mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Rowley, is 38.5°F (3.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rowley, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 in Rowley?

In Rowley, Massachusetts, 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 6:54 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rowley have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration 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 Rowley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rowley, MA

Average temperature in December - Rowley, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Rowley, MA

Average pressure in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, MA

Average wind speed in December - Rowley, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Rowley, MA

Average humidity in December - Rowley, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Rowley, MA

Average rainfall in December - Rowley, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Rowley, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Rowley, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rowley, MA

Average snowfall in December - Rowley, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rowley, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Rowley, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rowley, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rowley, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Rowley, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Rowley, MA

Average UV index in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Rowley, 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 29).

Average visibility in December
Rowley, MA

Average visibility in December - Rowley, 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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