December weather forecast
Walpole, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Walpole, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Walpole's average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Walpole witnesses an average temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Walpole, Massachusetts, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.1 rainfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are March and December, with an average 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:23 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Walpole, in December, during 6.6 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are March and December, with an average 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Walpole?

In Walpole, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

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 Walpole have in December?

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

What time 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 Walpole, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Walpole?

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?

In Walpole, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Walpole, MA

Average temperature in December - 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 (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Walpole, MA

Average pressure in December - 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
Walpole, MA

Average wind speed in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

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

Average humidity in December
Walpole, MA

Average humidity in December - Walpole, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Walpole, MA

Average rainfall in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Walpole, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Walpole, MA

Average snowfall in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The months with the highest snowfall are March and December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Walpole, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5 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
Walpole, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Walpole, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Walpole, MA

Average UV index in December - 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
Walpole, MA

Average cloud cover in December - 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 33).

Average visibility in December
Walpole, MA

Average visibility in December - Walpole, 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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