December weather forecast
Shirley, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Shirley, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and max 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a wintry 37.4°F (3°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C) during December.

Humidity

In Shirley, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 22.99" (584mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:57 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Shirley in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Shirley, is 37.4°F (3°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Shirley, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shirley?

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.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Shirley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shirley, MA

Average temperature in December - Shirley, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Shirley, MA

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

Average wind speed in December
Shirley, MA

Average wind speed in December - Shirley, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Shirley, MA

Average humidity in December - Shirley, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Shirley, MA

Average rainfall in December - Shirley, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Shirley, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Shirley, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shirley, MA

Average snowfall in December - Shirley, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.45"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shirley, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shirley, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shirley, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Shirley, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Shirley, MA

Average UV index in December - Shirley, 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
Shirley, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Shirley, 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 34).

Average visibility in December
Shirley, MA

Average visibility in December - Shirley, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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