December weather forecast
Tewksbury, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Tewksbury's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's frosty 48.2°F (9°C) to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Tewksbury, in December, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.41" (112mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Tewksbury, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Tewksbury, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Tewksbury experiences an average high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Tewksbury, in December, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tewksbury have in December?

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 in Tewksbury are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tewksbury, MA

Average temperature in December - Tewksbury, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Tewksbury, MA

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

Average wind speed in December
Tewksbury, MA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Tewksbury, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Tewksbury, MA

Average rainfall in December - Tewksbury, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Tewksbury, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Tewksbury, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tewksbury, MA

Average snowfall in December - Tewksbury, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tewksbury, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Tewksbury, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tewksbury, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tewksbury, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Tewksbury, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Tewksbury, MA

Average UV index in December - Tewksbury, 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
Tewksbury, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Tewksbury, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Tewksbury, MA

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

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

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