Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). In Salisbury, December nights cool down to an average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated. In Salisbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 14.41" (366mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Salisbury, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Salisbury, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°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 (22.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Salisbury, 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
Salisbury, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Salisbury, MA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June and July (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Salisbury, 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 (1.38").
Average rainfall days in December
Salisbury, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Salisbury, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.27"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Salisbury, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Salisbury, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Salisbury, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Salisbury, 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
Salisbury, 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 28).
Average visibility in December
Salisbury, 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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