December weather forecast
West Upton, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Upton, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) to West Upton.

Humidity

In West Upton, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Upton, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow. In West Upton, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 18.78" (477mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in West Upton, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in West Upton is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In West Upton, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Upton?

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 minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Upton, MA

Average temperature in December - West Upton, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°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 (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
West Upton, MA

Average pressure in December - West Upton, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"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
West Upton, MA

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

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 (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
West Upton, MA

Average humidity in December - West Upton, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
West Upton, MA

Average rainfall in December - West Upton, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
West Upton, MA

Average rainfall days in December - West Upton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Upton, MA

Average snowfall in December - West Upton, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Upton, MA

Average snowfall days in December - West Upton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
West Upton, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Upton, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Upton, MA

Average sunshine days in December - West Upton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
West Upton, MA

Average UV index in December - West Upton, 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
West Upton, MA

Average cloud cover in December - West Upton, 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 36).

Average visibility in December
West Upton, MA

Average visibility in December - West Upton, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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