December weather forecast
Stoughton, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Stoughton, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). During December, Stoughton sees a mean low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Stoughton, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow. In Stoughton, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.4 days and aggregates up to 15" (381mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Stoughton. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Stoughton, records 40.5°F (4.7°C), while the low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Stoughton, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Stoughton?

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.

How much does it rain in December?

In Stoughton, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Stoughton, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Stoughton have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Stoughton, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Stoughton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Stoughton, MA

Average temperature in December - Stoughton, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Stoughton, MA

Average pressure in December - Stoughton, 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
Stoughton, MA

Average wind speed in December - Stoughton, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Stoughton, MA

Average humidity in December - Stoughton, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Stoughton, MA

Average rainfall in December - Stoughton, 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
Stoughton, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Stoughton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stoughton, MA

Average snowfall in December - Stoughton, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Stoughton, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Stoughton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 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
Stoughton, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stoughton, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stoughton, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Stoughton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Stoughton, MA

Average UV index in December - Stoughton, 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
Stoughton, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Stoughton, 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 35).

Average visibility in December
Stoughton, MA

Average visibility in December - Stoughton, 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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