December weather forecast
Saugus, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Saugus, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

Saugus's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C). Saugus in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Saugus, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Saugus, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.9 days and aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Saugus, Massachusetts, 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 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Saugus.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Saugus, records 39.9°F (4.4°C), while the low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Saugus, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Saugus, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) 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 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Saugus?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Saugus, MA

Average temperature in December - Saugus, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Saugus, MA

Average pressure in December - Saugus, 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
Saugus, MA

Average wind speed in December - Saugus, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Saugus, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Saugus, MA

Average rainfall in December - Saugus, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Saugus, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Saugus, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saugus, MA

Average snowfall in December - Saugus, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saugus, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Saugus, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.7 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
Saugus, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saugus, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saugus, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Saugus, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Saugus, MA

Average UV index in December - Saugus, 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
Saugus, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Saugus, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Saugus, MA

Average visibility in December - Saugus, 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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