December weather forecast
Steep Brook, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Steep Brook, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

As November makes way for December, Steep Brook's average high-temperature eases from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Steep Brook, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Steep Brook, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.4 days and collects up to 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Steep Brook, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Steep Brook, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Steep Brook, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Steep Brook in December?

In Steep Brook, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Steep Brook?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine in Steep Brook, Massachusetts, are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Steep Brook?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Steep Brook, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Steep Brook, MA

Average pressure in December - Steep Brook, 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
Steep Brook, MA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Steep Brook, MA

Average humidity in December - Steep Brook, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Steep Brook, MA

Average rainfall in December - Steep Brook, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Steep Brook, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Steep Brook, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Steep Brook, MA

Average snowfall in December - Steep Brook, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Steep Brook, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Steep Brook, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Steep Brook, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Steep Brook, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Steep Brook, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Steep Brook, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Steep Brook, MA

Average UV index in December - Steep Brook, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Steep Brook, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Steep Brook, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Steep Brook, MA

Average visibility in December - Steep Brook, 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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