December weather forecast
South Walpole, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in South Walpole, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In South Walpole, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow. In South Walpole, during the entire year, snow falls for 30 days and aggregates up to 17.05" (433mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In South Walpole, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
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. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the wettest month in South Walpole?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In South Walpole, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In South Walpole, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does South Walpole have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Walpole, MA

Average temperature in December - South Walpole, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
South Walpole, MA

Average pressure in December - South Walpole, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
South Walpole, MA

Average wind speed in December - South Walpole, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
South Walpole, MA

Average humidity in December - South Walpole, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, September and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
South Walpole, MA

Average rainfall in December - South Walpole, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
South Walpole, MA

Average rainfall days in December - South Walpole, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Walpole, MA

Average snowfall in December - South Walpole, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Walpole, MA

Average snowfall days in December - South Walpole, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Walpole, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Walpole, 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 12min).

  • 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Walpole, MA

Average sunshine days in December - South Walpole, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
South Walpole, MA

Average UV index in December - South Walpole, 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
South Walpole, MA

Average cloud cover in December - South Walpole, 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 35).

Average visibility in December
South Walpole, MA

Average visibility in December - South Walpole, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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